US20090090763A1 - Powered surgical stapling device - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to a surgical stapler for implanting mechanical surgical fasteners into the tissue of a patient, and, in particular, to a surgical stapler which is powered by a motor for firing surgical fasteners into tissue and a feedback controller for controlling the stapler in response to one or more sensed feedback signals.
- Motor-powered surgical staplers are also known in the art. These include powered surgical staplers having motors which activate staple firing mechanisms. However, these motor powered devices only provide for limited user control of the stapling process. The user can only toggle a single switch and/or button to actuate the motor and applies corresponding torque to the stapler's firing mechanisms. In certain other devices, a controller is used to control the stapler.
- the sensors provide relevant feedback to feedback controllers which automatically adjust various parameters of the powered stapler in response to sensed feedback signals representative of stapler operation.
- a powered surgical stapler includes a housing, an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis, a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing and a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor.
- the firing rod is translated longitudinally and is rotatable by the motor about the first longitudinal axis extending therethrough.
- the stapler also includes an end effector disposed adjacent a distal portion of the endoscopic portion.
- the end effector is in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector.
- the stapler further includes a main drive switch which includes first and second switches formed together as a toggle switch.
- the first switch is adapted to activate the drive motor in a first direction to facilitate a first surgical function of the end effector and the second switch is adapted to activate the drive motor in a second direction to facilitate a second surgical function of the end effector.
- a powered surgical stapler includes a housing, an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis, a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing and a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor.
- the firing rod is translated longitudinally by the motor.
- the stapler also includes a loading unit configured to be removably attached to the endoscopic portion.
- the loading unit includes an end effector in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector.
- the stapler also includes a loading unit identification system including an identifier identifying the loading unit and being disposed thereon and an interrogator configured to interface with the identifier to obtain an identifying code uniquely associated with the loading unit.
- a powered surgical stapler includes a housing, an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis, a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing and a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor.
- the firing rod is translated longitudinally by the motor about the first longitudinal axis extending therethrough.
- the stapler also includes an end effector disposed adjacent a distal portion of the endoscopic portion. The end effector is in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector.
- the stapler further includes a power source coupled to the drive motor.
- the power source includes one or more power cells and one or more ultracapacitors enclosed within an insulating shield formed from an absorbent and flame retardant material.
- a powered surgical stapler includes a housing, an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis, a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing and a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor.
- the firing rod is translated longitudinally by the motor.
- the stapler also includes an end effector disposed adjacent a distal portion of the endoscopic portion. The end effector is in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector.
- the stapler further includes a position calculator for determining current linear position of the firing rod.
- the position calculator is coupled to a linear displacement sensor disposed adjacent to the firing rod and configured to detect linear movement of the firing rod.
- the stapler further includes a speed calculator for determining at least one of a linear speed of the firing rod and rotational speed of the drive motor.
- a powered surgical stapler includes a housing, an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis, a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing and a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor.
- the firing rod is translated longitudinally by the motor.
- the stapler also includes an end effector disposed adjacent a distal portion of the endoscopic portion. The end effector defines a second longitudinal axis is in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector.
- the stapler further includes an articulation mechanism including an articulation motor configured to move the end effector between a first articulation position wherein the second longitudinal axis is substantially aligned with the first longitudinal axis toward a second articulation position in which the second longitudinal axis is disposed at an angle to the first longitudinal axis.
- the stapler includes an articulation sensor configured to determine during articulation when the end effector is in the first position, the articulation sensor being coupled to the articulation motor and configured to signal the articulation motor to cease articulation when the end effector is in the first position.
- a powered surgical stapler includes a housing, an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis, a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing and a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor.
- the firing rod translated longitudinally by the motor about the first longitudinal axis extending therethrough.
- the stapler also includes an end effector disposed adjacent a distal portion of the endoscopic portion. The end effector is in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector.
- the stapler further includes a control system having a plurality of sensors coupled to the drive motor, the firing rod, the loading unit and the end effector, the plurality of sensors configured to detect operating parameters thereof.
- the control system also includes a microcontroller coupled to the plurality of sensors and being configured to determine operating status of the powered surgical stapler as a function of the detected operating parameters.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a powered surgical instrument according to an embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 is a partial enlarged perspective view of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a partial enlarged plan view of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a partial perspective sectional view of internal components of the powered surgical instrument of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an articulation mechanism with parts separated of the powered surgical instrument of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view showing internal components of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 1 disposed in a first position;
- FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view showing internal components of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 1 disposed in a second position;
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the mounting assembly and the proximal body portion of a loading unit with parts separated of the powered surgical instrument of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 9 is a side cross-sectional view of an end effector of the powered surgical instrument of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 10 is a partial enlarged side view showing internal components of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a unidirectional clutch plate of the powered surgical instrument of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 12 is a partial enlarged side view showing internal components of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of a power source of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 14 is a flow chart diagram illustrating a method for authenticating the power source of the powered surgical instrument of FIG. 1 ;
- FIGS. 15A-B are partial perspective rear views of a loading unit of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 16 is a flow chart diagram illustrating a method for authenticating the loading unit of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the loading unit of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 18 is a side cross-sectional view of the end effector of the powered surgical instrument of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 19 is a side cross-sectional view of the powered surgical instrument of FIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram of a control system of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram of a feedback control system according to the present disclosure.
- FIGS. 22A-B are perspective front and rear views of a feedback controller of the feedback control system according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram of the feedback controller according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 24 is a partial sectional view of internal components of a powered surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 25 is a partial perspective sectional view of internal components of the powered surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 26 is a partial perspective view of a nose assembly of the powered surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 27 is a partial perspective view of a retraction lever of the powered surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 28 is a partial perspective view of the powered surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 29 is a perspective view of the powered surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 30 is a perspective view of a modular retraction assembly of the powered surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 31 is an enlarged partial sectional view of internal components of a powered surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 32 is an enlarged partial sectional view of internal components of a powered surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- distal refers to that portion of the powered surgical instrument, or component thereof, farther from the user while the term “proximal” refers to that portion of the powered surgical instrument or component thereof, closer to the user.
- powered surgical instrument 10 includes a housing 110 , an endoscopic portion 140 defining a first longitudinal axis A-A extending therethrough, and an end effector 160 , defining a second longitudinal axis B-B extending therethrough.
- Endoscopic portion 140 extends distally from housing 110 and the end effector 160 is disposed adjacent a distal portion of endoscopic portion 140 .
- the components of the housing 110 are sealed against infiltration of particulate and/or fluid contamination and help prevent damage of the component by the sterilization process.
- end effector 160 includes a first jaw member having one or more surgical fasteners (e.g., cartridge assembly 164 ) and a second opposing jaw member including an anvil portion for deploying and forming the surgical fasteners (e.g., an anvil assembly 162 ).
- the staples are housed in cartridge assembly 164 to apply linear rows of staples to body tissue either in simultaneous or sequential manner.
- Either one or both of the anvil assembly 162 and the cartridge assembly 164 are movable in relation to one another between an open position in which the anvil assembly 162 is spaced from cartridge assembly 164 and an approximated or clamped position in which the anvil assembly 162 is in juxtaposed alignment with cartridge assembly 164 .
- end effector 160 is attached to a mounting portion 166 , which is pivotably attached to a body portion 168 .
- Body portion 168 may be integral with endoscopic portion 140 of powered surgical instrument 10 , or may be removably attached to the instrument 10 to provide a replaceable, disposable loading unit (DLU) or single use loading unit (SULU) (e.g., loading unit 169 ).
- DLU disposable loading unit
- SULU single use loading unit
- the reusable portion may be configured for sterilization and re-use in a subsequent surgical procedure.
- the loading unit 169 may be connectable to endoscopic portion 140 through a bayonet connection. It is envisioned that the loading unit 169 has an articulation link connected to mounting portion 166 of the loading unit 169 and the articulation link is connected to a linkage rod so that the end effector 160 is articulated as the linkage rod is translated in the distal-proximal direction along first longitudinal axis A-A. Other means of connecting end effector 160 to endoscopic portion 140 to allow articulation may be used, such as a flexible tube or a tube comprising a plurality of pivotable members.
- the loading unit 169 may incorporate or be configured to incorporate various end effectors, such as vessel sealing devices, linear stapling devices, circular stapling devices, cutters, etc. Such end effectors may be coupled to endoscopic portion 140 of powered surgical instrument 10 .
- the loading unit 169 may include a linear stapling end effector that does not articulate.
- An intermediate flexible shaft may be included between handle portion 112 and loading unit. It is envisioned that the incorporation of a flexible shaft may facilitate access to and/or within certain areas of the body.
- housing 110 includes a handle portion 112 having a main drive switch 114 disposed thereon.
- the switch 114 may include first and second switches 114 a and 114 b formed together as a toggle switch.
- the handle portion 112 which defines a handle axis H-H, is configured to be grasped by fingers of a user.
- the handle portion 112 has an ergonomic shape providing ample palm grip leverage which helps prevent the handle portion 112 from being squeezed out of the user's hand during operation.
- Each switch 114 a and 114 b is shown as being disposed at a suitable location on handle portion 112 to facilitate its depression by a user's finger or fingers.
- switches 114 a, 114 b may be used for starting and/or stopping movement of drive motor 200 ( FIG. 4 ).
- the switch 114 a is configured to activate the drive motor 200 in a first direction to advance firing rod 220 ( FIG. 5 ) in a distal direction thereby clamping the anvil and the cartridge assemblies 162 and 164 .
- the switch 114 b may be configured to retract the firing rod 220 to open the anvil and cartridge assemblies 162 and 164 by activating the drive motor 200 in a reverse direction.
- the retraction mode initiates a mechanical lock out, preventing further progression of stapling and cutting by the loading unit 169 .
- the toggle has a first position for activating switch 114 a, a second position for activating switch 114 b, and a neutral position between the first and second positions.
- the housing 110 in particular the handle portion 112 , includes switch shields 117 a and 117 b.
- the switch shields 117 a and 117 b may have a rib-like shape surrounding the bottom portion of the switch 114 a and the top portion of the switch 114 b, respectively.
- the switch shield 117 a and 117 b prevent accidental activation of the switch 114 .
- the switches 114 a and 114 b have high tactile feedback requiring increased pressure for activation.
- the switches 114 a and 114 b are configured as multi-speed (e.g., two or more), incremental or variable speed switches which control the speed of the drive motor 200 and the firing rod 220 in a non-linear manner.
- switches 114 a, b can be pressure-sensitive. This type of control interface allows for gradual increase in the rate of speed of the drive components from a slower and more precise mode to a faster operation.
- the switch 114 b may be disconnected electronically until a fail safe switch is pressed.
- a third switch 114 c may also be used for this purpose.
- the fail safe can be overcome by pressing and holding the switch 114 b for a predetermined period of time from about 100 ms to about 2 seconds.
- the firing rod 220 then automatically retracts to its initial position unless the switch 114 b is activated (e.g., pressed and released) during the retraction mode to stop the retraction. Subsequent pressing of the switch 114 b after the release thereof resumes the retraction.
- the retraction of the firing rod 220 can continue to full retraction even if the switch 114 b is released, in other embodiments.
- the switches 114 a and 114 b are coupled to a non-linear speed control circuit 115 which can be implemented as a voltage regulation circuit, a variable resistance circuit, or a microelectronic pulse width modulation circuit.
- the switches 114 a and 144 b may interface with the control circuit 115 by displacing or actuating variable control devices, such as rheostatic devices, multiple position switch circuit, linear and/or rotary variable displacement transducers, linear and/or rotary potentiometers, optical encoders, ferromagnetic sensors, and Hall Effect sensors.
- switches 114 a and 114 b to operate the drive motor 200 in multiple speed modes, such as gradually increasing the speed of the drive motor 200 either incrementally or gradually depending on the type of the control circuit 115 being used, based on the depression of the switches 114 a and 114 b.
- the switch 114 c may also be included ( FIGS. 1 , 2 and 4 ), wherein depression thereof may mechanically and/or electrically change the mode of operation from clamping to firing.
- the switch 114 c is recessed within the housing 110 and has high tactile feedback to prevent false actuations. Providing of a separate control switch to initialize the firing mode allows for the jaws of the end effector to be repeatedly opened and closed, so that the instrument 10 is used as a grasper until the switch 114 c is pressed, thus activating the stapling and/or cutting.
- the switch 114 may include one or more microelectronic membrane switches, for example.
- Such a microelectronic membrane switch includes a relatively low actuation force, small package size, ergonomic size and shape, low profile, the ability to include molded letters on the switch, symbols, depictions and/or indications, and a low material cost. Additionally, switches 114 (such as microelectronic membrane switches) may be sealed to help facilitate sterilization of the instrument 10 , as well as helping to prevent particle and/or fluid contamination.
- other input devices may include voice input technology, which may include hardware and/or software incorporated in a control system 501 ( FIG. 14 ), or a separate digital module connected thereto.
- the voice input technology may include voice recognition, voice activation, voice rectification and/or embedded speech.
- the user may be able to control the operation of the instrument in whole or in part through voice commands, thus freeing one or both of the user's hands for operating other instruments.
- Voice or other audible output may also be used to provide the user with feedback.
- a proximal area 118 of housing 110 having a user interface 120 is shown.
- the user interface 120 includes a screen 122 and a plurality of switches 124 .
- the user interface 120 may display various types of operational parameters of the instrument 10 such as “mode” (e.g., rotation, articulation or actuation), which may be communicated to user interface via a sensor, “status” (e.g., angle of articulation, speed of rotation, or type of actuation) and “feedback,” such as whether staples have been fired based on the information reported by the sensors disposed in the instrument 10 .
- mode e.g., rotation, articulation or actuation
- status e.g., angle of articulation, speed of rotation, or type of actuation
- feedback such as whether staples have been fired based on the information reported by the sensors disposed in the instrument 10 .
- the screen 122 may be an LCD screen, a plasma screen, electroluminescent screen and the like. In one embodiment the screen 122 may be a touch screen, obviating the need for the switches 124 .
- the touch screen may incorporate resistive, surface wave, capacitive, infrared, strain gauge, optical, dispersive signal or acoustic pulse recognition touch screen technologies.
- the touch screen may be used to allow the user to provide input while viewing operational feedback. This approach may enable facilitation of sealing screen components to help sterilize the instrument 10 , as well as preventing particle and/or fluid contamination.
- screen is pivotably or rotatably mounted to the instrument 10 for flexibility in viewing screen during use or preparation (e.g., via a hinge or ball-and-socket mount).
- the switches 124 may be used for starting and/or stopping movement of the instrument 10 as well as selecting the pivot direction, speed and/or torque. It is also envisioned that at least one switch 124 can be used for selecting an emergency mode that overrides various settings. The switches 124 may also be used for selecting various options on the screen 122 , such as responding to prompts while navigating user interface menus and selecting various settings, allowing a user input different tissue types, and various sizes and lengths of staple cartridges.
- the switches 124 may be formed from a micro-electronic tactile or non-tactile membrane, a polyester membrane, elastomer, plastic or metal keys of various shapes and sizes. Additionally, switches may be positioned at different heights from one another and/or may include raised indicia or other textural features (e.g., concavity or convexity) to allow a user to depress an appropriate switch without the need to look at user interface 120 .
- raised indicia or other textural features e.g., concavity or convexity
- the user interface 120 may include one or more visual outputs 123 which may include one or more colored visible lights or light emitting diodes (“LED”) to relay feedback to the user.
- the visual outputs 123 may include corresponding indicators of various shapes, sizes and colors having numbers and/or text which identify the visual outputs 123 .
- the visual outputs 123 are disposed on top of the housing 110 such that the outputs 123 are raised and protrude in relation to the housing 110 providing for better visibility thereof.
- the multiple lights display in a certain combination to illustrate a specific operational mode to the user.
- the visual outputs 123 include a first light (e.g., yellow) 123 a, a second light (e.g., green) 123 b and a third light (e.g., red) 123 c.
- the lights are operated in a particular combination associated with a particular operational mode as listed in Table 1 below.
- Second Light Off Third Light Off First Light On The loading unit 169 and/or staple cartridge are loaded Second Light Off and power is activated, allowing the end effector 160 to Third Light Off clamp as a grasper and articulate.
- First Light Flashing A used loading unit 169 or staple cartridge is loaded.
- Second Light Off Third Light Off First Light N/A Instrument 10 is deactivated and prevented from firing Second Light Off staples or cutting.
- Third Light N/A First Light On A new loading unit 169 is loaded, the end effector 160 is Second Light On fully clamped and the instrument 10 is in firing staple and Third Light Off cutting modes.
- Second Light Flashing providing for a time delay during which tissue is compressed.
- Third Light Off First Light N/A No system errors detected.
- Second Light N/A Third Light Off First Light On Tissue thickness and/or firing load is too high, this Second Light On warning can be overridden.
- Third Light On First Light N/A Functional system error is detected, instrument 10 should Second Light N/A be replaced.
- Third Light Flashing
- the visual output 123 may include a single multi-colored LED which display a particular color associated with the operational modes as discussed above with respect to the first, second and third lights in Table 1.
- the user interface 120 also includes audio outputs 125 (e.g., tones, bells, buzzers, integrated speaker, etc.) to communicate various status changes to the user such as lower battery, empty cartridge, etc.
- the audible feedback can be used in conjunction with or in lieu of the visual outputs 123 .
- the audible feedback may be provided in the forms of clicks, snaps, beeps, rings and buzzers in single or multiple pulse sequences.
- a simulated mechanical sound may be prerecorded which replicates the click and/or snap sounds generated by mechanical lockouts and mechanisms of conventional non-powered instruments. This eliminates the need to generate such mechanical sounds through the actual components of the instrument 10 and also avoids the use of beeps and other electronic sounds which are usually associated with other operating room equipment, thereby preventing confusion from extraneous audible feedback.
- the instrument 10 may also provide for haptic or vibratory feedback through a haptic mechanism (not explicitly shown) within the housing 110 .
- the haptic feedback may be used in conjunction with the auditory and visual feedback or in lieu thereof to avoid confusion with the operating room equipment which relies on audio and visual feedback.
- the haptic mechanism may be an asynchronous motor that vibrates in a pulsating manner. In one embodiment, the vibrations are at a frequency of about 30 Hz or above providing a displacement having an amplitude of 1.5 mm or lower to limit the vibratory effects from reaching the loading unit 169 .
- user interface 120 includes different colors and/or intensities of text on screen and/or on switches for further differentiation between the displayed items.
- the visual, auditory or haptic feedback can be increased or decreased in intensity.
- the intensity of the feedback may be used to indicate that the forces on the instrument are becoming excessive.
- FIGS. 2-4 illustrate an articulation mechanism 170 , including an articulation housing 172 , a powered articulation switch 174 , an articulation motor 132 and a manual articulation knob 176 .
- Translation of the powered articulation switch 174 or pivoting of the manual articulation knob 176 activates the articulation motor 132 which then actuates an articulation gear 233 of the articulation mechanism 170 as shown in FIG. C.
- Actuation of articulation mechanism 170 causes the end effector 160 to move from its first position, where longitudinal axis B-B is substantially aligned with longitudinal axis A-A, towards a position in which longitudinal axis B-B is disposed at an angle to longitudinal axis A-A.
- a plurality of articulated positions is achieved.
- the powered articulation switch 174 may also incorporate similar non-linear speed controls as the clamping mechanism as controlled by the switches 114 a and 114 b.
- the housing 110 includes switch shields 169 having a wing-like shape and extending from the top surface of the housing 110 over the switch 174 .
- the switch shields 169 prevent accidental activation of the switch 174 and require the user to reach below the shield 169 in order to activate the articulation mechanism 170 .
- articulation housing 172 and powered articulation switch 174 are mounted to a rotating housing assembly 180 .
- Rotation of a rotation knob 182 about first longitudinal axis A-A causes housing assembly 180 as well as articulation housing 172 and powered articulation switch 174 to rotate about first longitudinal axis A-A, and thus causes corresponding rotation of distal portion 224 of firing rod 220 and end effector 160 about first longitudinal axis A-A.
- the articulation mechanism 170 is electro-mechanically coupled to first and second conductive rings 157 and 159 which are disposed on the housing nose assembly 155 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 26 .
- the conductive rings 157 and 159 may be soldered and/or crimped onto the nose assembly 155 and are in electrical contact with the power source 400 thereby providing electrical power to the articulation mechanism 170 .
- the nose assembly 155 may be modular and may be attached to the housing 110 during assembly to allow for easier soldering and/or crimping of the rings.
- the articulation mechanism 170 includes one or more brush and/or spring loaded contacts in contact with the conductive rings 157 and 159 such that as the housing assembly 180 is rotated along with the articulation housing 172 the articulation mechanism 170 is in continuous contact with the conductive rings 157 and 159 thereby receiving electrical power from the power source 400 .
- articulation housing 172 powered articulation switch 174 , manual articulation knob 176 and providing articulation to end effector 160 are described in detail in commonly-owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/724,733 filed Mar. 15, 2007, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. It is envisioned that any combinations of limit switches, proximity sensors (e.g., optical and/or ferromagnetic), linear variable displacement transducers and shaft encoders which may be disposed within housing 110 , may be utilized to control and/or record an articulation angle of end effector 160 and/or position of the firing rod 220 .
- limit switches e.g., optical and/or ferromagnetic
- linear variable displacement transducers and shaft encoders which may be disposed within housing 110 , may be utilized to control and/or record an articulation angle of end effector 160 and/or position of the firing rod 220 .
- FIGS. 4-8 illustrate various internal components of the instrument 10 , including a drive motor 200 , a drive tube 210 and a firing rod 220 having a proximal portion 222 and a distal portion 224 .
- the drive tube 210 is rotatable about drive tube axis C-C extending therethrough.
- Drive motor 200 is disposed in mechanical cooperation with drive tube 210 and is configured to rotate the drive tube 210 about drive gear axis C-C.
- the drive motor 200 may be an electrical motor or a gear motor, which may include gearing incorporated within its housing.
- the housing 110 may be formed from two halves 110 a and 110 b as illustrated in FIG. 3 .
- the two housing portion halves 110 a and 110 b may be attached to each other using screws at boss locators 111 which align the housing portions 110 a and 110 b.
- the housing 110 may be formed from plastic and may include rubber support members applied to the internal surface of the housing 110 via a two-shot molding process. The rubber support members may isolate the vibration of the drive components (e.g., drive motor 200 ) form the rest of the instrument 10 .
- the housing halves 110 a and 110 b may be attached to each via a thin section of plastic (e.g., a living hinge) that interconnects the halves 110 a and 110 b allowing the housing 110 to be opened by breaking away the halves 110 a and 110 b.
- a thin section of plastic e.g., a living hinge
- the drive components may be mounted on a support plate allowing the drive components to be removed from the housing 110 after the instrument 10 has been used.
- the support plate mounting in conjunction with the hinged housing halves 110 a and 110 b provide for reusability and recyclability of specific internal components while limiting contamination thereof.
- Firing rod coupling 190 provides a link between the proximal portion 222 and the distal portion 224 of the firing rod 220 .
- the firing rod coupling 190 enables rotation of the distal portion 224 of the firing rod 220 with respect to proximal portion 222 of firing rod 220 .
- firing rod coupling 190 enables proximal portion 222 of firing rod 220 to remain non-rotatable, as discussed below with reference to an alignment plate 350 , while allowing rotation of distal portion 224 of firing rod 220 (e.g., upon rotation of rotation knob 182 ).
- the proximal portion 222 of firing rod 220 includes a threaded portion 226 , which extends through an internally-threaded portion 212 of drive tube 210 .
- This relationship between firing rod 220 and drive tube 210 causes firing rod 220 to move distally and/or proximally, in the directions of arrows D and E, along threaded portion 212 of drive tube 210 upon rotation of drive tube 210 in response to the rotation of the drive motor 200 .
- a first direction e.g., clockwise
- firing rod 220 moves proximally as illustrated in FIG. 5
- the firing rod 220 is disposed at its proximal-most position.
- firing rod 220 moves distally as illustrated in FIG. 6
- the firing rod 220 is disposed at its distal-most position.
- the firing rod 220 is distally and proximally translatable within particular limits. Specifically, a first end 222 a of proximal portion 222 of firing rod 220 acts as a mechanical stop in combination with an alignment plate 350 . That is, upon retraction when firing rod 220 is translated proximally, first end 222 a contacts a distal surface 351 of alignment plate 350 , thus preventing continued proximal translation of firing rod 220 as shown in FIG. 5 . Additionally, threaded portion 226 of the proximal portion 222 acts as a mechanical stop in combination with alignment plate 350 .
- the alignment plate 350 includes an aperture therethrough, which has a non-round cross-section.
- the non-round cross-section of the aperture prevents rotation of proximal portion 222 of firing rod 220 , thus limiting proximal portion 222 of firing rod 220 to axial translation therethrough.
- a proximal bearing 354 and a distal bearing 356 are disposed at least partially around drive tube 210 for facilitation of rotation of drive tube 210 , while helping align drive tube 210 within housing 110 .
- Rotation of drive tube 210 in a first direction corresponds with distal translation of the firing rod 220 which actuates jaw members 162 , 164 of the end effector 160 to grasp or clamp tissue held therebetween. Additional distal translation of firing rod 220 ejects surgical fasteners from the end effector 160 to fasten tissue by actuating cam bars and/or an actuation sled 74 ( FIG. 9 ). Further, the firing rod 220 may also be configured to actuate a knife (not explicitly shown) to sever tissue.
- Proximal translation of firing rod 220 corresponding with rotation of the drive tube 210 in a second direction actuates jaw members 162 , 164 and/or knife to retract or return to corresponding pre-fired positions.
- a second direction e.g., clockwise
- firing and otherwise actuating end effector 160 are described in detail in commonly-owned U.S. Pat. No. 6,953,139 to Milliman et al.(the '139 Milliman patent), the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
- FIG. X shows an exploded view of the loading unit 169 .
- the end effector 160 may be actuated by an axial drive assembly 213 having a drive beam or drive member 266 .
- the distal end of the drive beam 213 may include a knife blade.
- the drive beam 213 includes a retention flange 40 having a pair of cam members 40 a which engage the anvil and the cartridge assembly 162 and 164 during advancement of the drive beam 213 longitudinally.
- the drive beam 213 advances an actuation sled 74 longitudinally through the staple cartridge 164 .
- the sled 74 has cam wedges for engaging pushers 68 disposed in slots of the cartridge assembly 164 , as the sled 74 is advanced. Staples 66 disposed in the slots are driven through tissue and against the anvil assembly 162 by the pushers 66 .
- a drive motor shaft 202 is shown extending from a planetary gear 204 that is attached to drive motor 200 .
- Drive motor shaft 202 is in mechanical cooperation with clutch 300 .
- Drive motor shaft 202 is rotated by the drive motor 200 , thus resulting in rotation of clutch 300 .
- Clutch 300 includes a clutch plate 302 and a spring 304 and is shown having wedged portions 306 disposed on clutch plate 302 , which are configured to mate with an interface (e.g., wedges 214 ) disposed on a proximal face 216 of drive tube 210 .
- Spring 304 is illustrated between planetary gear 204 and drive tube 210 . Specifically, and in accordance with the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8 , spring 304 is illustrated between clutch face 302 and a clutch washer 308 . Additionally, drive motor 200 and planetary gear 204 are mounted on a motor mount 310 . As illustrated in FIG. 8 , motor mount 310 is adjustable proximally and distally with respect to housing 110 via slots 312 disposed in motor mount 310 and protrusions 314 disposed on housing 110 .
- the clutch 300 is implemented as a slip unidirectional clutch to limit torque and high inertia loads on the drive components.
- Wedged portions 306 of clutch 300 are configured and arranged to slip with respect to wedges 214 of proximal face 216 of drive tube 210 unless a threshold force is applied to clutch plate 302 via clutch spring 304 .
- spring 304 applies the threshold force needed for wedged portions 306 and wedges 214 to engage without slipping, drive tube 210 will rotate upon rotation of drive motor 200 .
- wedged portions 306 and/or wedges 214 are configured to slip in one and/or both directions (i.e., clockwise and/or counter-clockwise) with respect to one another until a threshold force is attained.
- the clutch 300 is shown with a unidirectional clutch plate 700 .
- the clutch plate 700 includes a plurality of wedged portions 702 having a slip face 704 and a grip face 706 .
- the slip face 704 has a curved edge which engages the wedges 214 of the drive tube 210 up to a predetermined load.
- the grip face 706 has a flat edge which fully engages the drive tube 210 and prevents slippage.
- the clutch plate 700 When the clutch plate 700 is rotated in a reverse direction (e.g., counterclockwise) the slip face 704 of the wedged portions 702 engage the wedges 214 and limit the torque being transferred to the drive tube 210 . Thus, if the load being applied to the slip face 704 is over the limit, the clutch 300 slips and the drive tube 210 is not rotated. This prevents high load damage to the end effector 160 or tissue which can occur due to the momentum and dynamic friction of the drive components. More specifically, the drive mechanism of the instrument 10 can drive the drive rod 220 in a forward direction with less torque than in reverse. Use of a unidirectional clutch eliminates this problem. In addition electronic clutch may also be used to increase the motor potential during retraction (e.g., driving the drive rod 220 in reverse) as discussed in more detail below.
- drive motor shaft 202 includes a D-shaped cross-section 708 , which includes a substantially flat portion 710 and a rounded portion 712 .
- drive motor shaft 202 will not “slip” with respect to clutch plate 302 upon rotation of drive motor shaft 202 . That is, rotation of drive motor shaft 202 will result in a slip-less rotation of clutch plate 302 .
- the loading unit in certain embodiments according to the present disclosure, includes an axial drive assembly that cooperates with firing rod 220 to approximate anvil assembly 162 and cartridge assembly 164 of end effector 160 , and fire staples from the staple cartridge.
- the axial drive assembly may include a beam that travels distally through the staple cartridge and may be retracted after the staples have been fired, as discussed above and as disclosed in certain embodiments of the '139 Milliman patent.
- the instrument 10 includes a power source 400 which may be a rechargeable battery (e.g., lead-based, nickel-based, lithium-ion based, etc.). It is also envisioned that the power source 400 includes at least one disposable battery. The disposable battery may be between about 9 volts and about 30 volts.
- the power source 400 includes one or more battery cells 401 depending on the current load needs of the instrument 10 . Further, the power source 400 includes one or more ultracapacitors 402 which act as supplemental power storage due to their much higher energy density than conventional capacitors. Ultracapacitors 402 can be used in conjunction with the cells 401 during high energy draw. The ultracapacitors 402 can be used for a burst of power when energy is desired/required more quickly than can be provided solely by the cells 401 (e.g., when clamping thick tissue, rapid firing, clamping, etc.), as cells 401 are typically slow-drain devices from which current cannot be quickly drawn. This configuration can reduce the current load on the cells thereby reducing the number of cells 401 . It is envisioned that cells 401 can be connected to the ultracapacitors 402 to charge the capacitors.
- the power source 400 may be removable along with the drive motor 200 to provide for recycling of theses components and reuse of the instrument 10 .
- the power source 400 may be an external battery pack which is worn on a belt and/or harness by the user and wired to the instrument 10 during use.
- the power source 400 is enclosed within an insulating shield 404 which may be formed from an absorbent, flame resistant and retardant material.
- the shield 404 prevents heat generated by the power source 400 from heating other components of the instrument 10 .
- the shield 404 may also be configured to absorb any chemicals or fluids which may leak from the cells 402 during heavy use and/or damage.
- the power source 400 is coupled to a power adapter 406 which is configured to connect to an external power source (e.g., DC transformer).
- the external power source may be used to recharge the power source 400 or provide for additional power requirements.
- the power adapter 406 may also be configured to interface with electrosurgical generators which can then supply power to the instrument 10 .
- the instrument 10 also includes an AC-to-DC power source which converts RF energy from the electrosurgical generators and powers the instrument 10 .
- the power source 400 is recharged using an inductive charging interface.
- the power source 400 is coupled to an inductive coil (not explicitly shown) disposed within the proximal portion of the housing 110 .
- the inductive coil Upon being placed within an electromagnetic field, the inductive coil converts the energy into electrical current that is then used to charge the power source 400 .
- the electromagnetic field may be produced by a base station (not explicitly shown) which is configured to interface with the proximal portion of the housing 110 , such that the inductive coil is enveloped by the electromagnetic field. This configuration eliminates the need for external contacts and allows for the proximal portion of the housing 110 to seal the power source 400 and the inductive coil within a water-proof environment which prevents exposure to fluids and contamination.
- the instrument 10 also includes one or more safety circuits such as a discharge circuit 410 and a motor and battery operating module 412 .
- a discharge circuit 410 the instrument 10 also includes one or more safety circuits such as a discharge circuit 410 and a motor and battery operating module 412 .
- wires and other circuit elements interconnecting various electronic components of the instrument 10 are not shown, but such electromechanical connections wires are contemplated by the present disclosure. Certain components of the instrument 10 communicate wirelessly.
- the discharge circuit 410 is coupled to a switch 414 and a resistive load 417 which are in turn coupled to the power source 400 .
- the switch 414 may be a user activated or an automatic (e.g., timer, counter) switch which is activated when the power source 400 needs to be fully discharged for a safe and low temperature disposal (e.g., at the end of surgical procedure).
- the load 417 is electrically connected to the power source 400 such that the potential of the power source 400 is directed to the load 417 .
- the automatic switch may be a timer or a counter which is automatically activated after a predetermined operational time period or number of uses to discharge the power source 400 .
- the load 417 has a predetermined resistance sufficient to fully and safely discharge all of the cells 401 .
- the motor and battery operating module 412 is coupled to one or more thermal sensors 413 which determine the temperature within the drive motor 200 and the power source 400 to ensure safe operation of the instrument 10 .
- the sensors may be an ammeter for determining the current draw within the power source 400 , a thermistor, a thermopile, a thermocouple, a thermal infrared sensor and the like. Monitoring temperature of these components allows for a determination of the load being placed thereon. The increase in the current flowing through these components causes an increase in temperature therein. The temperature and/or current draw data may then be used to control the power consumption in an efficient manner or assure safe levels of operation.
- the power source 400 is authentic and/or valid (e.g., conforms to strict quality and safety standards) and operating within a predetermined temperature range. Authentication that the power source 400 is valid minimizes risk of injury to the patient and/or the user due to poor quality.
- the power source 400 is shown having one or more battery cells 401 , a temperature sensor 403 and an embedded microcontroller 405 coupled thereto.
- the microcontroller 405 is coupled through wired and/or wireless communication protocols to microcontroller 500 ( FIG. 14 ) of the instrument 10 to authenticate the power source 400 .
- the temperature sensor 403 can be coupled directly to the microcontroller 500 instead of being coupled to the embedded microcontroller 405 .
- the temperature sensor 403 may be a thermistor, a thermopile, a thermocouple, a thermal infrared sensor, a resistance temperature detector, linear active thermistor, temperature-responsive color changing strips, bimetallic contact switches, and the like.
- the temperature sensor 403 reports the measured temperature to the microcontroller 405 and/or microcontroller 500 .
- the embedded microcontroller 405 executes a so-called challenge-response authentication algorithm with the microcontroller 500 which is illustrated in FIG. 10 .
- the power source 400 is connected to the instrument 10 and the instrument 10 is switched on.
- the microcontroller 500 sends a challenge request to the embedded microcontroller 405 .
- the microcontroller 405 interprets the challenge request and generates a response as a reply to the request.
- the response may include an identifier, such as a unique serial number stored in a radio frequency identification tag or in memory of the microcontroller 405 , a unique electrical measurable value of the power source 400 (e.g., resistance, capacitance, inductance, etc.).
- the response includes the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 403 .
- step 634 the microcontroller 500 decodes the response to obtain the identifier and the measured temperature.
- step 636 the microcontroller 500 determines if the power source 400 is authentic based on the identifier, by comparing the identifier against a pre-approved list of authentic identifiers. If the identifier is not valid, the instrument 10 is not going to operate and displays a “failure to authenticate battery” message via the user interface 120 . If the identifier is valid, the process proceeds to step 640 where the measured temperature is analyzed to determine if the measurement is within a predetermined operating range. If the temperature is outside the limit, the instrument 10 also displays the failure message. Thus, if the temperature is within the predetermined limit and the identifier is valid, in step 642 , the instrument commences operation, which may include providing a “battery authenticated” message to the user.
- sensors for providing feedback information relating to the function of the instrument 10 are illustrated. Any combination of sensors may be disposed within the instrument 10 to determine its operating stage, such as, staple cartridge load detection as well as status thereof, articulation, clamping, rotation, stapling, cutting and retracting, and the like.
- the sensors can be actuated by proximity, displacement or contact of various internal components of the instrument 10 (e.g., firing rod 220 , drive motor 200 , etc.).
- the sensors can be rheostats (e.g., variable resistance devices), current monitors, conductive sensors, capacitive sensors, inductive sensors, thermal-based sensors, limit actuated switches, multiple position switch circuits, pressure transducers, linear and/or rotary variable displacement transducers, linear and/or rotary potentiometers, optical encoders, ferromagnetic sensors, Hall Effect sensors, and proximity switches.
- the sensors measure rotation, velocity, acceleration, deceleration, linear and/or angular displacement, detection of mechanical limits (e.g., stops), etc. This is attained by implementing multiple indicators arranged in either linear or rotational arrays on the mechanical drive components of the instrument 10 .
- the sensors then transmit the measurements to the microcontroller 500 which determines the operating status of the instrument 10 .
- the microcontroller 500 also adjusts the motor speed or torque of the instrument 10 based on the measured feedback.
- linear displacement sensors e.g., linear displacement sensor 237
- slippage of the clutch 300 does not affect the position, velocity and acceleration measurements recorded by the sensors.
- a load switch 230 is disposed within the articulation housing 172 .
- the switch 230 is connected in series with the switch 114 , preventing activation of the instrument 10 unless the loading unit 169 is properly loaded into the instrument 10 . If the loading unit 169 is not loaded into the instrument 10 , the main power switch (e.g., switch 114 ) is open, thereby preventing use of any electronic or electric components of the instrument 10 . This also prevents any possible current draw from the power source 400 allowing the power source 400 to maintain a maximum potential over its specified shelf life.
- the switch 230 acts as a so-called “lock-out” switch which prevents false activation of the instrument 10 since the switch is inaccessible to external manipulation and can only be activated by the insertion of the loading unit 169 .
- the switch 230 is activated by displacement of a plunger or sensor tube as the loading unit 169 is inserted into the endoscopic portion 140 .
- the power from the power source 400 is supplied to the electronic components (e.g., sensors, microcontroller 500 , etc.) of the instrument 10 providing the user with access to the user interface 120 and other inputs/outputs. This also activates the visual outputs 123 to light up according to the light combination indicative of a properly loaded loading unit 169 wherein all the lights are off as described in Table 1.
- the endoscopic portion 140 includes a sensor plate 360 therein which is in mechanical contact with a sensor tube also disposed within the endoscopic portion 140 and around the distal portion 224 of firing rod 220 .
- the distal portion 224 of the firing rod 220 passes through an opening 368 at a distal end of a sensor cap 364 .
- the sensor cap 364 includes a spring and abuts the switch 230 . This allows the sensor cap 364 to be biased against the sensor tube 362 which rests on the distal end of the sensor cap 364 without passing through the opening 368 . Biasing of the sensor tube 362 then pushes out the sensor plate 360 accordingly.
- the proximal portion 171 abuts the sensor plate 360 and displaces the plate 360 in a proximal direction.
- the sensor plate 360 then pushes the sensor tube 362 in the proximal direction which then applies pressure on the sensor cap 364 thereby compressing the spring 366 and activating the switch 230 denoting that the loading unit 169 has been properly inserted.
- the switch 230 determines whether the loading unit 169 is loaded correctly based on the position thereof. If the loading unit 169 is improperly loaded, the switch 114 is not activated and an error code is relayed to the user via the user interface 120 (e.g., all the lights are off as described in Table 1). If the loading unit 169 has already been fired, any mechanical lockouts have been previously activated or the staple cartridge has been used, the instrument 10 relays the error via the user interface 120 , e.g., the first light 123 a is flashing.
- a second lock-out switch 259 ( FIG. 4 ) coupled to the main switch 114 may be implemented in the instrument 10 as a bioimpedance, capacitance or pressure sensor disposed on the top surface of the handle portion 112 configured to be activated when the user grasps the instrument 10 .
- the operation of the switch 114 is disabled.
- the instrument 10 includes a position calculator 416 for determining and outputting current linear position of the firing rod 220 .
- the position calculator 416 is electrically connected to a linear displacement sensor 237 and a rotation speed detecting apparatus 418 is coupled to the drive motor 200 .
- the apparatus 418 includes an encoder 420 coupled to the motor for producing two or more encoder pulse signals in response to the rotation of the drive motor 200 .
- the encoder 420 transmits the pulse signals to the apparatus 418 which then determines the rotational speed of the drive motor 200 .
- the position calculator 416 thereafter determines the linear speed and position of the firing rod based on the rotational speed of the drive motor 200 since the rotation speed is directly proportional to the linear speed of the firing rod 220 .
- the position calculator 416 and the speed calculator 422 are coupled to the microcontroller 500 which controls the drive motor 200 in response to the sensed feedback form the calculators 416 and 422 . This configuration is discussed in more detail below with respect to FIG. 14 .
- the instrument 10 includes first and second indicators 320 a, 320 b disposed on the firing rod 220 , which determine the speed of firing rod 220 and the location of firing rod 220 with respect to drive tube 210 and/or housing 110 .
- a limit switch may be activated (e.g., shaft start position sensor 231 and clamp position sensor 232 ) by sensing first and second indicators 320 a and/or 320 b (e.g., bumps, grooves, indentations, etc.) passing thereby to determine position of firing rod 220 , speed of firing rod 220 and mode of the instrument 10 (e.g., clamping, grasping, firing, sealing, cutting, retracting).
- the feedback received from first and second indicators 320 a, 320 b may be used to determine when firing rod 220 should stop its axial movement (e.g., when drive motor 200 should cease) depending on the size of the particular loading unit attached thereto.
- the first actuation of the position sensor 231 is activated by the first indicator 320 a which denotes that operation of the instrument 10 has commenced.
- the firing rod 220 is moved further distally to initiate clamping, which moves first indicator 320 a to interface with clamp position sensor 232 .
- Further advancement of the firing rod 220 moves the second indicator 320 b to interface with the position sensor 232 which indicates that the instrument 10 has been fired.
- the position calculator 416 is coupled to a linear displacement sensor 237 disposed adjacent to the firing rod 220 .
- the linear displacement sensor 237 may be a magnetic sensor.
- the firing rod 220 may be magnetized or may include magnetic material therein.
- the magnetic sensor may be a ferromagnetic sensor or a Hall Effect sensor which is configured to detect changes in a magnetic field.
- the magnetic sensor transmits data relating to the changes in the magnetic field to the position calculator 416 which then determines the position of the firing rod 220 as a function of the magnetic field data.
- a select portion of the firing rod 220 may be magnetized, such as the threads of the internally-threaded portion 212 or other notches (e.g., indicators 320 a and/or 320 b ) disposed on the firing rod 220 may include or be made from a magnetic material. This allows for correlation of the cyclical variations in the magnetic field with each discrete translation of the threads as the magnetized portions of the firing rod 220 are linearly translated.
- the position calculator 416 thereafter determines the distance and the position of the firing rod 220 by summing the number of cyclical changes in the magnetic field and multiplies the sum by a predetermined distance between the threads and/or notches.
- the linear displacement sensor 237 may be a potentiometer or a rheostat.
- the firing rod 220 includes a contact (e.g., wiper terminal) disposed in electromechanical contact with the linear displacement sensor 237 .
- the contact slides along the surface of the linear displacement sensor 237 as the firing rod 220 is moved in the distal direction by the drive motor 200 .
- the voltage of the potentiometer and the resistance of the rheostat vary accordingly.
- the variation in voltage and resistance is transmitted to the position calculator 416 which then extrapolates the distance traveled by the firing rod 220 and/or the firing rod coupling 190 and the position thereof.
- the position calculator 416 is coupled to one or more switches 421 which are actuated by the threads of the internally-threaded portion 212 or the indicators 320 a and/or 320 b as the firing rod 220 and the firing rod coupling 190 are moved in the distal direction.
- the position calculator 416 counts the number of threads which activated the switch 421 and then multiplies the number by a predetermined distance between the threads or the indicators 320 a and/or 320 b.
- the instrument 10 also includes a speed calculator 422 which determines the current speed of a linearly moving firing rod 220 and/or the torque being provided by the drive motor 200 .
- the speed calculator 422 is connected to the linear displacement sensor 237 which allows the speed calculator 422 to determine the speed of the firing rod 220 based on the rate of change of the displacement thereof.
- the speed calculator 422 is coupled to the rotation speed detecting apparatus 424 which includes the encoder 426 .
- the encoder 426 transmits the pulses correlating to the rotation of the drive motor 200 which the speed calculator 422 then uses to calculate the linear speed of the firing rod 220 .
- the speed calculator 422 is coupled to a rotational sensor 239 which detects the rotation of the drive tube 210 , thus, measuring the rate of rotation of the drive tube 210 which allows for determination of the linear velocity of the firing rod 220 .
- the speed calculator 422 is also coupled to a voltage sensor 428 which measures the back electromotive force (“EMF”) induced in the drive motor 200 .
- EMF back electromotive force
- the back EMF voltage of the drive motor 200 is directly proportional to the rotational speed of the drive motor 200 which, as discussed above, is used to determine the linear speed of the firing rod 220 .
- Monitoring of the speed of the drive motor 200 can also be accomplished by measuring the voltage across the terminals thereof under constant current conditions. An increase in a load of the drive motor 200 yields a decrease in the voltage applied at the motor terminals, which is directly related to the decrease in the speed of the motor. Thus, measuring the voltage across the drive motor 200 provides for determining the load being placed thereon. In addition, by monitoring the change of the voltage over time (dV/dt), the microprocessor 500 can detect a quick drop in voltage which correlates to a large change in the load or an increase in temperature of the drive motor 200 and/or the power source 400 .
- the speed calculator 422 is coupled to a current sensor 430 (e.g., an ammeter).
- the current sensor 430 is in electrical communication with a shunt resistor 432 which is coupled to the drive motor 200 .
- the current sensor 430 measures the current being drawn by the drive motor 200 by measuring the voltage drop across the resistor 432 . Since the current used to power the drive motor 200 is proportional to the rotational speed of the drive motor 200 and, hence, the linear speed of the firing rod 220 , the speed calculator 422 determines the speed of the firing rod 220 based on the current draw of the drive motor 200 .
- the speed calculator 422 may also be coupled to a second voltage sensor (not explicitly shown) for determining the voltage within the power source 400 thereby calculating the power draw directly from the source.
- a second voltage sensor (not explicitly shown) for determining the voltage within the power source 400 thereby calculating the power draw directly from the source.
- the change in current over time (dl/dt) can be monitored to detect quick spikes in the measurements which correspond to a large increase in applied torque by the drive motor 200 .
- the current sensor 430 is used to determine the speed and the load of the drive motor 200 .
- the velocity of the firing rod 220 as measured by the speed calculator 422 may be then compared to the current draw of the drive motor 200 to determine whether the drive motor 200 is operating properly. Namely, if the current draw is not commensurate (e.g., large) with the velocity (e.g., low) of the firing rod 220 then the motor 200 is malfunctioning (e.g., locked, stalled, etc.). If a stall situation is detected, or the current draw exceeds predetermined limits, the position calculator 416 then determines whether the firing rod 220 is at a mechanical stop. If this is the case, then the microcontroller 500 can shut down the drive motor 200 or enters a pulse and/or pause mode (e.g., discontinuous supply of power to the drive motor 200 ) to unlock the instrument 10 and retract the firing rod 220 .
- a pulse and/or pause mode e.g., discontinuous supply of power to the drive motor 200
- the speed calculator 422 compares the rotation speed of the drive tube 210 as detected by the rotation sensor 239 and that of the drive motor 200 based on the measurements from and the rotation speed detecting apparatus 424 . This comparison allows the speed calculator 422 to determine whether there is clutch activation problem (e.g., slippage) if there is a discrepancy between the rotation of the clutch 300 and that of the drive tube 210 . If slippage is detected, the position calculator 416 then determines whether the firing rod 220 is at a mechanical stop. If this is the case, then the microcontroller 500 can shut down the instrument 10 or enter a pulse and/or pause mode (e.g., discontinuous supply of power to the drive motor 200 ), or retract the firing rod 220 .
- clutch activation problem e.g., slippage
- the instrument 10 also includes sensors adapted to detect articulation of the end effector 160 .
- the instrument 10 includes a rotation sensor 241 adapted to indicate the start position, the rotational direction and the angular displacement of the rotating housing assembly 180 at the start of the procedure as detected by the shaft start position sensor 231 .
- the rotation sensor 241 operates by counting the number of indicators disposed on the inner surface of the rotation knob 182 by which the rotation knob 182 has been rotated. The count is then transmitted to the microcontroller 500 which then determines the rotational position of the endoscopic portion 142 . This can be communicated wirelessly or through an electrical connection on the endoscopic portion and wires to the microcontroller 500 .
- the instrument 10 also includes an articulation sensor 235 which determines articulation of the end effector 160 .
- the articulation sensor 235 counts the number of 263 disposed on the articulation gear 233 by which the articulation knob 176 has been rotated from its 0° position, namely the center position of the articulation knob 176 and, hence, of the end effector 160 as shown in FIG. C.
- the 0° position and can be designated by a central unique indicator 265 also disposed on the articulation gear 233 which corresponds with the first position of the end effector 160 , where longitudinal axis B-B is substantially aligned with longitudinal axis A-A.
- the count is then transmitted to the microcontroller 500 which then determines the articulation position of the end effector 160 and reports the articulation angle via the interface 120 .
- the articulation angle can be used for the so-called “auto stop” mode.
- the instrument 10 automatically stops the articulation of the end effector 160 when the end effector 160 is at its central first position. Namely, as the end effector 160 is articulated from a position in which longitudinal axis B-B is disposed at an angle to longitudinal axis A-A towards the first position, the articulation is stopped when the longitudinal axis B-B is substantially aligned with longitudinal axis A-A. This position is detected by the articulation sensor 235 based on the central indicator. This mode allows the endoscopic portion 140 to be extracted without the user having to manually align the end effector 160 .
- the present disclosure provides a loading unit identification system 440 which allows the instrument 10 to identify the loading unit 169 and to determine operational status thereof.
- the identification system 440 provides information to the instrument 10 on staple size, cartridge length, type of the loading unit 169 , status of cartridge, proper engagement, and the like. This information allows the instrument to adjust clamping forces, speed of clamping and firing and end of stroke for various length staple cartridges.
- the loading unit identification system 440 may also be adapted to determine and communicate to the instrument 10 (e.g., a control system 501 shown in FIG. 14 ) various information, including the speed, power, torque, clamping, travel length and strength limitations for operating the particular end effector 160 .
- the control system 501 may also determine the operational mode and adjust the voltage, clutch spring loading and stop points for travel of the components.
- the identification system may include a component (e.g., a microchip, emitter or transmitter) disposed in the end effector 160 that communicates (e.g., wirelessly, via infrared signals, etc.) with the control system 501 , or a receiver therein.
- a signal may be sent via firing rod 220 , such that firing rod 220 functions as a conduit for communications between the control system 501 and end effector 160 .
- the signals can be sent through an intermediate interface, such as a feedback controller 603 ( FIGS. 15-17 ).
- the sensors discussed above may be used to determine if the staples have been fired from the staple cartridge, whether they have been fully fired, whether and the extent to which the beam has been retracted proximally through the staple cartridge and other information regarding the operation of the loading unit.
- the loading unit incorporates components for identifying the type of loading unit, and/or staple cartridge loaded on the instrument 10 , including infra red, cellular, or radio frequency identification chips.
- the type of loading unit and/or staple cartridge may be received by an associated receiver within the control system 501 , or an external device in the operating room for providing feedback, control and/or inventory analysis.
- Information can be transmitted to the instrument 10 via a variety of communication protocols (e.g., wired or wireless) between the loading unit 169 and the instrument 10 .
- the information can be stored within the loading unit 169 in a microcontroller, microprocessor, non-volatile memory, radio frequency identification tags, and identifiers of various types such as optical, color, displacement, magnetic, electrical, binary and gray coding (e.g., conductance, resistance, capacitance, impedance).
- the loading unit 169 and the instrument 10 include corresponding wireless transceivers, an identifier 442 and an interrogator 444 respectively.
- the identifier 442 includes memory or may be coupled to a microcontroller for storing various identification and status information regarding the loading unit 169 .
- the instrument 10 interrogates the identifier 442 via the interrogator 444 for an identifying code.
- the identifier 442 replies with the identifying code corresponding to the loading unit 169 .
- the identifier 442 is configured to provide the instrument 10 with updates as to the status of the loading unit 169 (e.g., mechanical and/or electrical malfunction, position, articulation, etc.).
- the identifier 442 and the interrogator 444 are configured to communicate with each other using one or more of the following communication protocols such as Bluetooth®, ANT3®, KNX®, ZWave®, X10® Wireless USB®, IrDA®, Nanonet®, Tiny OS®, ZigBee®, 802.11 IEEE, and other radio, infrared, UHF, VHF communications and the like.
- the transceiver 400 may be a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag either active or passive, depending on the interrogator capabilities of the transceiver 402 .
- RFID radio frequency identification
- FIGS. 11A and B illustrate additional embodiments of the loading unit 169 having various types of identification devices.
- a proximal end 171 of the loading unit 169 having an electrical identifier 173 is shown.
- the identifier 173 may include one or more resistors, capacitors, inductors and is coupled with a corresponding electrical contact 181 disposed on the distal end of the endoscopic portion 140 .
- the contact may include slip rings, brushes and/or fixed contacts disposed in the endoscopic portion.
- the identifier 173 may be disposed on any location of the loading unit 168 and may be formed on a flexible or fixed circuit or may be traced directly on the surface of the loading unit 169 .
- the interrogator contact When the loading unit 169 is coupled with the endoscopic portion 140 , the contact applies a small current through the electrical identifier 173 .
- the interrogator contact also includes a corresponding electrical sensor which measures the resistance, impedance, capacitance, and/or impedance of the identifier 173 .
- the identifier 173 has a unique electrical property (e.g., resistance, capacitance, inductance, etc.) which corresponds to the identifying code of the loading unit 169 , thus, when the electrical property thereof is determined, the instrument 10 determines the identity of the loading unit 169 based on the measured property.
- the identifier 173 may be a magnetic identifier such as gray coded magnets and/or ferrous nodes incorporating predetermined unique magnetic patterns identifying the loading unit 169 by the identifying code.
- the magnetic identifier is read via a magnetic sensor (e.g., ferromagnetic sensor, Hall Effect sensor, etc.) disposed at the distal end of the endoscopic portion 140 .
- the magnetic sensor transmits the magnetic data to the instrument 10 which then determines the identity of the loading unit 169 .
- FIG. 11B illustrates the proximal end 171 of the loading unit 169 having one or more protrusions 175 .
- the protrusions 175 can be of any shape, such as divots, bumps, strips, etc., of various dimensions.
- the protrusions 175 interface with corresponding displacement sensors 183 disposed within the proximal segment of the endoscopic portion 140 .
- the sensors are displaced when the protrusions 175 are inserted into the endoscopic portion.
- the amount of the displacement is analyzed by the sensors and converted into identification data, allowing the instrument 10 to determine staple size, cartridge length, type of the loading unit 169 , proper engagement, and the like.
- the displacement sensors can be switches, contacts, magnetic sensors, optical sensors, variable resistors, linear and rotary variable displacement transducers which can be spring loaded.
- the switches are configured to transmit binary code to the instrument 10 based on their activation status. More specifically, some protrusions 175 extend a distance sufficient to selectively activate some of the switches, thereby generating a unique code based on the combination of the protrusions 175 .
- the protrusion 175 can be color coded.
- the displacement sensors 183 include a color sensor configured to determine the color of the protrusion 175 to measure one or more properties of the loading unit 169 based on the color and transmits the information to the instrument 10 .
- FIG. 12 shows a method for identifying the loading unit 169 and providing status information concerning the loading unit 169 to the instrument 10 .
- step 650 it is determined whether the loading unit 169 is properly loaded into the instrument 10 . This may be determined by detecting whether contact has been made with the identifier 173 and/or protrusions 175 . If the loading unit 169 is properly loaded, in step 652 , the loading unit 169 communicates to the instrument 10 a ready status (e.g., turning on the first light of the visual outputs 123 ).
- a ready status e.g., turning on the first light of the visual outputs 123 .
- the instrument 10 verifies whether the loading unit 169 has been previously fired.
- the identifier 442 stores a value indicative of the previously fired status. If the loading unit 169 was fired, in step 656 , the instrument 10 provides an error response (e.g., flashing the first light of the visual outputs 123 ). If the loading unit 169 has not been fired, in step 658 the loading unit 169 provides identification and status information (e.g., first light is turned on) to the instrument 10 via the identification system 440 . The determination whether the loading unit 169 has been fired is made based on the saved “previously fired” signal saved in the memory of the identifier 442 as discussed in more detail below with respect to step 664 . In step 660 , the instrument 10 adjusts its operating parameters in response to the information received from the loading unit 169 .
- the instrument 10 transmits a “previously fired” signal to the loading unit 169 .
- the loading unit 169 saves the “previously fired” signal in the memory of the identifier 442 for future interrogations by the instrument 10 as discussed with respect to step 654 .
- the loading unit 169 includes one or more tissue sensors disposed within the end effector 160 for detecting the type of object being grasped, such recognizing non-tissue objects and the tissue type of the object.
- the sensors are also configured to determine amount of blood flow being passed between the jaw members of the end effector 160 . More specifically, a first tissue sensor 177 is disposed at a distal portion of the anvil assembly 162 and a second tissue sensor 179 is disposed at a distal portion of the cartridge assembly 164 .
- the sensors 177 and 179 are coupled to the identifier 442 allowing for transmission of sensor data to the microcontroller 500 of the instrument 10 .
- the sensors 177 and 179 are adapted to generate a field and/or waves in one or more arrays or frequencies therebetween.
- the sensors 177 and 179 may be acoustic, ultrasonic, ferromagnetic, Hall Effect sensors, laser, infrared, radio frequency, or piezoelectric devices.
- the sensors 177 and 179 are calibrated for ignoring commonly occurring material, such as air, bodily fluids and various types of human tissue and for detecting certain types of foreign matter.
- the foreign matter may be bone, tendons, cartilage, nerves, major arteries and non-tissue matter, such as ceramic, metal, plastic, etc.
- the sensors 177 and 179 detect the foreign passing between the anvil and cartridge assemblies 162 and 164 based on the absorption, reflection and/or filtering of the field signals generated by the sensors. If the material reduces or reflects a signal, such that the material is outside the calibration range and is, therefore, foreign, the sensors 177 and 179 transmit the interference information to the microcontroller 500 which then determines the type of the material being grasped by the end effector 160 . The determination may be made by comparing the interference signals with a look up table listing various types of materials and their associated interference ranges. The microcontroller 500 then alerts the user of the foreign material being grasped as well as the identity thereof. This allows the user to prevent clamping, cutting or stapling through areas containing foreign matter.
- FIG. 14 illustrates a control system 501 including the microcontroller 500 which is coupled to the position and speed calculators 416 and 422 , the loading unit identification system 440 , the user interface 120 , the drive motor 200 , and a data storage module 502 .
- microcontroller 500 may be directly coupled to various sensors (e.g., first and second tissue sensors 177 and 179 , the load switch 230 , shaft start position sensor 231 , clamp position sensor 232 , articulation sensor 235 , linear displacement sensor 237 , rotational sensor 239 , firing rod rotation sensor 241 , motor and battery operating module 412 , rotation speed detecting apparatus 418 , switches 421 , voltage sensor 428 , current sensor 430 , the interrogator 444 , etc.).
- sensors e.g., first and second tissue sensors 177 and 179 , the load switch 230 , shaft start position sensor 231 , clamp position sensor 232 , articulation sensor 235 , linear displacement sensor 237 , rotational sensor 239 , firing rod rotation sensor 241 , motor and battery operating module 412 , rotation speed detecting apparatus 418 , switches 421 , voltage sensor 428 , current sensor 430 , the interrogator 444 , etc.).
- the microcontroller 500 includes internal memory which stores one or more software applications (e.g., firmware) for controlling the operation and functionality of the instrument 10 .
- the microcontroller 500 processes input data from the user interface 120 and adjusts the operation of the instrument 10 in response to the inputs.
- the adjustments to the instrument 10 may including powering the instrument 10 on or off, speed control by means of voltage regulation or voltage pulse width modulation, torque limitation by reducing duty cycle or pulsing the voltage on and off to limit average current delivery during a predetermined period of time.
- the microcontroller 500 is coupled to the user interface 120 via a user feedback module 504 which is configured to inform the user of operational parameters of the instrument 10 .
- the user feedback module 504 instructs the user interface 120 to output operational data on the screen 122 .
- the outputs from the sensors are transmitted to the microcontroller 500 which then sends feedback to the user instructing the user to select a specific mode, speed or function for the instrument 10 in response thereto.
- the loading unit identification system 440 instructs the microcontroller 500 which end effector is on the loading unit.
- the control system 501 is capable of storing information relating to the force applied to firing rod 220 and/or end effector 160 , such that when the loading unit 169 is identified the microcontroller 500 automatically selects the operating parameters for the instrument 10 . This allows for control of the force being applied to the firing rod 220 so that firing rod 220 can drive the particular end effector 160 that is on the loading unit in use at the time.
- the microcontroller 500 also analyzes the calculations from the position and speed calculators 416 and 422 and other sensors to determine the actual position and/or speed of the firing rod 220 and operating status of components of the instrument 10 .
- the analysis may include interpretation of the sensed feedback signal from the calculators 416 and 422 to control the movement of the firing rod 220 and other components of the instrument 10 in response to the sensed signal.
- the microcontroller 500 is configured to limit the travel of the firing rod 220 once the firing rod 220 has moved beyond a predetermined point as reported by the position calculator 416 . Additional parameters which may be used by the microcontroller 500 to control the instrument 10 include motor and/or battery temperature, number of cycles remaining and used, remaining battery life, tissue thickness, current status of the end effector, transmission and reception, external device connection status, etc.
- the instrument 10 includes various sensors configured to measure current (e.g., ammeter), voltage (e.g., voltmeter), proximity (e.g., optical sensors), temperature (e.g., thermocouples, thermistors, etc.), and force (e.g., strain gauges, load cells, etc.) to determine for loading conditions on the loading unit 169 .
- current e.g., ammeter
- voltage e.g., voltmeter
- proximity e.g., optical sensors
- temperature e.g., thermocouples, thermistors, etc.
- force e.g., strain gauges, load cells, etc.
- Monitoring of load conditions may be performed by one or more of the following methods: monitoring speed of the drive motor 200 , monitoring torque being applied by the motor, proximity of jaw members 162 and 164 , monitoring temperature of components of the instrument 10 , measuring the load on the firing rod 220 via a strain sensor 185 ( FIG. 4 ) and/or other load bearing components of the instrument 10 .
- Speed and torque monitoring is discussed above with respect to FIG. 5 and the speed calculator 422 .
- Measuring the distance between the jaw members 162 and 164 can also be indicative of load conditions on the end effector 160 and/or the instrument 10 .
- the jaw members 162 and 164 When large amounts of force are imparted on the jaw members 162 and 164 , the jaw members are deflected outwards.
- the jaw members 162 and 164 are parallel to each other during normal operation, however, during deformation, the jaw members are at an angle relative to each other. Thus, measuring the angle between the jaw members 162 and 164 allows for a determination of the deformation of the jaw members due to the load being exerted thereon.
- the jaw members may include strain gauges 187 and 189 as shown in FIG. 13 to directly measure the load being exerted thereon.
- one or more proximity sensors 191 and 193 can be disposed at the distal tips of the jaw members 162 and 164 to measure the angle therebetween. These measurements are then transmitted to the microcontroller 500 which analyzes the angle and/or strain measurements and alerts the user of the stress on the end effector 160 .
- the firing rod 220 or other load-bearing components include one or more strain gauges and/or load sensors disposed thereon. Under high strain conditions, the pressure exerted on the instrument 10 and/or the end effector 160 is translated to the firing rod 220 causing the firing rod 220 to deflect, leading to increased strain thereon. The strain gauges then report the stress measurements to the microcontroller 500 . In another embodiment, a position, strain or force sensor may be disposed on the clutch plate 302 .
- the sensors disposed in the instrument 10 and/or the end effector 160 indicate to the microprocessor 500 that the end effector 160 is deployed about abnormal tissue (e.g., low or high load conditions).
- abnormal tissue e.g., low or high load conditions.
- Low load conditions are indicative of a small amount of tissue being grasped by the end effector 160 and high load conditions denote that too much tissue and/or a foreign object (e.g., tube, staple line, clips, etc.) is being grasped.
- the microprocessor 500 thereafter indicates to the user via the user interface 120 that a more appropriate loading unit 169 and/or instrument 10 should be chosen.
- the sensors can alert the user of a variety of errors. Sensors may communicate to the microcontroller 500 that a staple cartridge or a portion of the instrument 10 is faulty. In addition, the sensors can detect sudden spikes in the force exerted on the knife, which is indicative of encountering a foreign body. Monitoring of force spikes could also be used to detect the end of the firing stroke, such as when the firing rod 220 encounters the end of the stapling cartridge and runs into a hard stop. This hard stop creates a force spike which is relatively larger than those observed during normal operation of the instrument 10 and could be used to indicate to the microcontroller that the firing rod 220 has reached the end of loading unit 169 .
- Measuring of the force spikes can be combined with positional feedback measurements (e.g., from an encoder, linear variable displacement transducer, linear potentiometer, etc.) as discussed with respect to position and speed calculators 416 and 422 .
- positional feedback measurements e.g., from an encoder, linear variable displacement transducer, linear potentiometer, etc.
- This allows for use of various types of staple cartridges (e.g., multiple lengths) with the instrument 10 without modifying the end effector 160 .
- the instrument 10 When force spikes are encountered, the instrument 10 notifies the user of the condition and takes preventative measures by entering a so-called “pulse” or an electronic clutching mode, which is discussed in more detail below.
- the drive motor 200 is controlled to run only in short bursts to allow for the pressure between the grasped tissue and the end effector 160 to equalize.
- the electronic clutching limits the torque exerted by the drive motor 200 and prevents situations where high amounts of current are drawn from the power source 400 . This, in turn, prevents damage to electronic and mechanical components due to overheating which accompanies overloading and high current draw situations.
- the microcontroller 500 controls the drive motor 200 through a motor driver via a pulse width modulated control signal.
- the motor driver is configured to adjust the speed of the drive motor 200 either in clockwise or counter-clockwise direction.
- the motor driver is also configured to switch between a plurality of operational modes which include an electronic motor braking mode, a constant speed mode, an electronic clutching mode, and a controlled current activation mode. In electronic braking mode, two terminal of the drive motor 200 are shorted and the generated back EMF counteracts the rotation of the drive motor 200 allowing for faster stopping and greater positional precision in adjusting the linear position of the firing rod 220 .
- the speed calculator 422 in conjunction with the microcontroller 500 and/or the motor driver adjust the rotational speed of the drive motor 200 to ensure constant linear speed of the firing rod 220 .
- the electronic clutching mode involves repeat engagement and/or disengagement of the clutch 300 from the drive motor 200 in response to sensed feedback signals from the position and speed calculators 416 and 422 .
- controlled current activation mode the current is either ramped up or down to prevent damaging current and torque spiked when transitioning between static to dynamic mode to provide for so-called “soft start” and “soft stop.”
- the data storage module 502 records the data from the sensors coupled to the microcontroller 500 .
- the data storage module 502 records the identifying code of the loading unit 169 , the status of the end effector 100 , number of stapling cycles during the procedure, etc.
- the data storage module 502 is also configured to connect to an external device such as a personal computer, a PDA, a smartphone, a storage device (e.g., Secure Digital® card, Compact Flash® card, MemoryStick®, etc. through a wireless or wired data port 503 . This allows the data storage module 502 to transmit performance data to the external device for subsequent analysis and/or storage.
- the data port 503 also allows for so-called “in the field” upgrades of firmware of the microcontroller 500 .
- a feedback control system 601 is shown in FIGS. 15-17 .
- the system includes a feedback controller 603 which is shown in FIGS. 16A-B .
- the instrument 10 is connected to the feedback controller 603 via the data port 502 which may be either wired (e.g., Firewire®, USB®, Serial RS232®, Serial RS485®, USART®, Ethernet®, etc.) or wireless (e.g., Bluetooth®, ANT3®, KNX®, ZWave®, X10® Wireless USB®, IrDA®, Nanonet®, Tiny OS®, ZigBee®, 802.11 IEEE, and other radio, infrared, UHF, VHF communications and the like).
- wired e.g., Firewire®, USB®, Serial RS232®, Serial RS485®, USART®, Ethernet®, etc.
- wireless e.g., Bluetooth®, ANT3®, KNX®, ZWave®, X10® Wireless USB®
- the feedback controller 603 is configured to store the data transmitted thereto by the instrument 10 as well as process and analyze the data.
- the feedback controller 603 is also connected to other devices, such as a video display 604 , a video processor 605 and a computing device 606 (e.g., a personal computer, a PDA, a smartphone, a storage device, etc.).
- the video processor 605 is used for processing output data generated by the feedback controller 603 for output on the video display 604 .
- the computing device 606 is used for additional processing of the feedback data.
- the results of the sensor feedback analysis performed by the microcontroller 600 may be stored internally for later retrieval by the computing device 606 .
- the feedback controller 603 includes a data port 607 ( FIG. 16B ) coupled to the microcontroller 600 which allows the feedback controller 603 to be connected to the computing device 606 .
- the data port 607 may provide for wired and/or wireless communication with the computing device 606 providing for an interface between the computing device 606 and the feedback controller 603 for retrieval of stored feedback data, configuration of operating parameters of the feedback controller 603 and upgrade of firmware and/or other software of the feedback controller 603 .
- the feedback controller 603 is further illustrated in FIGS. 16A-B .
- the feedback controller 603 includes a housing 610 and a plurality of input and output ports, such as a video input 614 , a video output 616 , a heads-up (“HUD”) display output 618 .
- the feedback controller 603 also includes a screen 620 for displaying status information concerning the feedback controller 603 .
- the feedback controller 603 includes a microcontroller 600 and a data storage module 602 .
- the microcontroller 600 and the data storage module 602 provide a similar functionality as the microcontroller 500 and the data storage module 502 of the instrument 10 .
- Providing these components in a stand-alone module, in the form of the feedback controller 603 alleviates the need to have these components within the instrument 10 .
- the data storage module 602 may include one or more internal and/or external storage devices, such as magnetic hard drives, flash memory (e.g., Secure Digital® card, Compact Flash® card, MemoryStick®, etc.)
- the data storage module 602 is used by the feedback controller 603 to store feedback data from the instrument 10 for later analysis of the data by the computing device 606 .
- the feedback data includes information supplied by the sensors disposed within the instrument 10 and the like.
- the microcontroller 600 is configured to supplant and/or supplement the control circuitry, if present, of the instrument 10 .
- the microcontroller 600 includes internal memory which stores one or more software application (e.g., firmware) for controlling the operation and functionality of the instrument 10 .
- the microcontroller 600 processes input data from the user interface 120 and adjusts the operation of the instrument 10 in response to the inputs.
- the microcontroller 600 is coupled to the user interface 120 via a user feedback module 504 which is configured to inform the user of operational parameters of the instrument 10 . More specifically, the instrument 10 is configured to connect to the feedback controller 603 wirelessly or through a wired connection via a data port 407 ( FIG. 5 ).
- the microcontroller 600 is connected to the drive motor 200 and is configured and arranged to monitor the battery impedance, voltage, temperature and/or current draw and to control the operation of the instrument 10 .
- the load or loads on battery 400 , transmission, drive motor 200 and drive components of the instrument 10 are determined to control a motor speed if the load or loads indicate a damaging limitation is reached or approached. For example, the energy remaining in battery 400 , the number of firings remaining, whether battery 400 must be replaced or charged, and/or approaching the potential loading limits of the instrument 10 may be determined.
- the microcontroller 600 may also be connected to one or more of the sensors of the instrument 10 discussed above.
- the microcontroller 600 is also configured to control the operation of drive motor 200 in response to the monitored information.
- Pulse modulation control schemes which may include an electronic clutch, may be used in controlling the instrument 10 .
- the microcontroller 600 can regulate the voltage supply of the drive motor 200 or supply a pulse modulated signal thereto to adjust the power and/or torque output to prevent system damage or optimize energy usage.
- an electric braking circuit may be used for controlling drive motor 200 , which uses the existing back electromotive force of rotating drive motor 200 to counteract and substantially reduce the momentum of drive tube 210 .
- the electric braking circuit may improve the control of drive motor 200 and/or drive tube 210 for stopping accuracy and/or shift location of powered surgical instrument 10 .
- Sensors for monitoring components of powered surgical instrument 10 and to help prevent overloading of powered surgical instrument 10 may include thermal-type sensors, such as thermal sensors, thermistors, thermopiles, thermocouples and/or thermal infrared imaging and provide feedback to the microcontroller 600 .
- the microcontroller 600 may control the components of powered surgical instrument 10 in the event that limits are reached or approached and such control can include cutting off the power from the power source 400 , temporarily interrupting the power or going into a pause mode and/or pulse modulation to limit the energy used.
- the microcontroller 600 can also monitor the temperature of components to determine when operation can be resumed. The above uses of the microcontroller 600 may be used independently of or factored with current, voltage, temperature and/or impedance measurements.
- the result of the analysis and processing of the data by the microcontroller 600 is output on video display 604 and/or the HUD display 622 .
- the video display 604 may be any type of display such as an LCD screen, a plasma screen, electroluminescent screen and the like.
- the video display 604 may include a touch screen and may incorporate resistive, surface wave, capacitive, infrared, strain gauge, optical, dispersive signal or acoustic pulse recognition touch screen technologies.
- the touch screen may be used to allow the user to provide input while viewing operational feedback.
- the HUD display 622 may be projected onto any surface visible to the user during surgical procedures, such as lenses of a pair of glasses and/or goggles, a face shield, and the like. This allows the user to visualize vital feedback information from the feedback controller 603 without loosing focus on the procedure.
- the feedback controller 603 includes an on-screen display module 624 and a HUD module 626 .
- the modules 626 process the output of the microcontroller 600 for display on the respective displays 604 and 622 . More specifically, the OSD module 624 overlays text and/or graphical information from the feedback controller 603 over other video images received from the surgical site via cameras disposed therein.
- the modified video signal having overlaid text is transmitted to the video display 604 allowing the user to visualize useful feedback information from the instrument 10 and/or feedback controller 603 while still observing the surgical site.
- FIGS. 24-25 illustrate another embodiment of the instrument 10 ′.
- the instrument 10 ′ includes a power source 400 ′ having a plurality of cells 401 arranged in a straight configuration.
- the power source 400 ′ is inserted vertically into a vertical battery chamber 800 within the handle portion 112 .
- the battery chamber 800 includes a spring 802 within the top portion thereof to push downward the power source 400 ′.
- the spring 802 may include contacts to electrically couple with the power source 400 ′.
- the power source 400 ′ is held within the battery chamber 800 via a battery cap 804 which is configured to slide in a distal direction to lock in place.
- the cap 804 and the handle 112 may include tongue and groove couplings to keep the cap 804 from sliding out.
- the power source 400 ′ is biased against the cap 804 due to the downward force of the spring 802 . As the cap 804 is slid in a proximal direction, the power source 400 ′ is ejected from the battery chamber 800 by the spring 802 .
- FIG. 25 shows another embodiment of the rotational sensor 239 which detects the rotation of the drive tube 210 , thus, measuring the rate of rotation of the drive tube 210 which allows for determination of the linear velocity of the firing rod 220 .
- the rotational sensor 239 includes an encoder wheel 810 mounted to drive tube 210 and an optical reader 812 (e.g., photo interrupter).
- the optical reader 812 is configured to determine the number of interruptions in a light beam which is continuously provided between two opposing edges 814 and 816 thereof.
- the wheel 810 rotates with the drive tube 210 and includes a plurality of slits 811 therethrough.
- the outer edge of the wheel 810 is disposed between the opposing edges of the optical reader 812 such that the light being transmitted between the edges 814 and 816 shine through the slits 811 .
- the light beam between the edges 814 and 816 is interrupted by the wheel 810 as the drive tube 210 is rotated.
- the optical reader 812 measures the number of interruptions in the light beam and rate of occurrences thereof and transmits these measurements to the speed calculator 422 which then determines the speed of the drive rod 220 as discussed above.
- FIG. 27-32 show the instrument 10 ′ having a retraction assembly 820 for retracting the firing rod 220 from its fired position.
- the retraction assembly 820 provides for a manually driven mechanical interface with the drive tube 210 allowing for manual retraction of the firing rod 210 via ratcheting action of the retraction assembly 820 in emergency situations (e.g., electrical malfunction, stuck end effector 160 , etc.).
- the retraction assembly 820 may be configured as a modular assembly which can be inserted into the instrument 10 ′.
- the retraction assembly 820 includes a retraction chassis 822 having top portion 823 and a bottom portion 825 .
- the retraction assembly 820 interfaces mechanically with the drive tube 210 via a drive gear 826 and a retraction gear 824 .
- the drive gear 826 is attached to the drive tube 210 and is translated in response to the rotation of the drive tube 210 . Conversely, rotation of the drive gear 826 imparts rotation on the drive tube 210 .
- the drive gear 826 and the retraction gear 824 may be bevel gears allowing the gears 824 and 826 to interface in a perpendicular manner.
- the retraction gear 824 is coupled to a first spindle 828 which is disposed in a substantially perpendicular manner between the top and bottom portions 823 and 825 of the retraction chassis 822 and is rotatable around a longitudinal axis defined thereby.
- the first spindle 828 further includes a first spur gear 830 attached thereto and to the retraction gear 824 .
- the first spur gear 830 interfaces with a second spur gear 832 disposed on a second spindle 834 which is also is disposed in a substantially perpendicular manner between the top and bottom portions 823 and 825 of the retraction chassis 822 and is rotatable around a longitudinal axis defined thereby.
- the second spur gear 832 interfaces mechanically with a third spur gear 836 which is disposed on the first spindle 828 .
- the third spur gear 836 is attached to a first clutch portion 838 of a unidirectional clutch assembly 840 .
- the clutch assembly 840 further includes a second clutch portion 840 rotatably disposed on the first spindle 828 above the first clutch portion 838 with a spring 843 disposed between the first and second clutch portions 838 and 840 thereby keeping the first and second clutch portions 838 and 840 in a raised non-interlocking configuration (e.g., first configuration) as shown in FIG. 31 .
- Rotation of the drive tube 210 and/or the drive gear 826 imparts rotation on the retraction gear 824 and the first, second and third spur gears 830 , 832 and 836 along with the first portion 838 and the respective spindles 828 and 834 . Since, the second clutch portion 842 can rotate about the spindle 828 and is separated from the first clutch portion 838 by the spring 843 , the rotation of the first portion 838 is not translated thereto.
- the first and second clutch portions 838 and 842 include a plurality of interlocking teeth 844 having a flat interlocking surface 846 and a sloping slip surface 848 .
- the second clutch portion 842 is pushed downwards by a retraction lever 845 thereby interfacing the teeth 844 .
- the slip surfaces 848 allow for the interlocking surfaces 846 to come in contact with each other thereby allowing rotation of the second clutch portion 842 to rotate the first clutch portion 838 and all of the interfacing gears.
- the retraction lever 845 includes a camming portion 847 and a handle 849 attached thereto.
- the camming portion 847 includes an opening 853 which houses a unidirectional needle clutch 855 which is mechanical cooperation with a fitting 856 attached to the first spindle 828 thereby allowing the retraction lever 845 to rotate about the first spindle 828 .
- the lever 845 includes a one or more camming members 850 having a camming surface 852 . In the first configuration, the lever 845 is disposed along a lever pocket 860 of the housing 110 as shown in FIG. 27 .
- the lever 845 is pushed up by the spring 843 against the top portion 823 and the camming members 850 are disposed within corresponding cam pockets 858 .
- the lever 845 is maintained in the first configuration by a return extension spring 862 mounted between the top portion 823 and the camping portion 847 .
- the camming members 850 and the lever pocket 860 prevent further rotation of the lever 845 .
- the camming members 850 interface with the corresponding cam pockets 823 and push the camming portion 847 of the lever 845 in a downward direction.
- the downward movement compresses the spring 843 and pushes the first and second clutch portions 838 and 842 together interlocking the teeth 844 thereby engaging the portions 838 and 842 .
- Rotation of the camming portion 847 in a counterclockwise direction actuates the needle clutch 855 which interfaces with the fitting 856 and the first spindle 828 .
- Continual rotation of the lever 845 rotates the clutch assembly 840 which in turn rotates the spur gears 836 , 832 and 830 and the retraction and drive gears 824 and 826 . This in turn rotates drive tube 210 and retracts the drive rod 220 .
- the lever 845 can be rotated for a predetermined amount until the handle 849 abuts the housing 110 as shown in FIG. 28 . Thereafter, the lever 845 is brought back to its first configuration by the return extension spring 862 . This raises the camming portion 847 allowing the second clutch portion 842 to also move upward and disengage the first clutch portion 838 . The needle clutch 855 releases the fitting 856 allowing the lever 845 to return to the first configuration without affecting the movement of the drive tube 210 . Once the lever 845 is returned to the first configuration, the lever 845 may be retracted once again to continue to ratchet the driving rod 220 .
Abstract
A powered surgical stapler is disclosed. The stapler includes a housing, an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis, a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing and a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor. The firing rod is rotatable by the motor about the first longitudinal axis extending therethrough. The stapler also includes an end effector disposed adjacent a distal portion of the endoscopic portion. The end effector is in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector. The stapler further includes a control system having a plurality of sensors coupled to the drive motor, the firing rod, the loading unit and the end effector, the plurality of sensors configured to detect operating parameters thereof. The control system also includes a microcontroller coupled to the plurality of sensors and being configured to determine operating status of the powered surgical stapler as a function of the detected operating parameters.
Description
- This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/997,854 filed on Oct. 5, 2007, entitled “POWERED SURGICAL STAPLING DEVICE”, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
- 1. Technical Field
- The present disclosure relates to a surgical stapler for implanting mechanical surgical fasteners into the tissue of a patient, and, in particular, to a surgical stapler which is powered by a motor for firing surgical fasteners into tissue and a feedback controller for controlling the stapler in response to one or more sensed feedback signals.
- 2. Background of Related Art
- Current known devices can typically require 10-60 pounds of manual hand force to clamp tissue and deploy and form surgical fasteners in tissue which, over repeated use, can cause a surgeon's hand to become fatigued. Gas powered pneumatic staplers which implant surgical fasteners into tissue are known in the art. Certain of these instruments utilize a pressurized gas supply which connects to a trigger mechanism. The trigger mechanism, when depressed, simply releases pressurized gas to implant a fastener into tissue.
- Motor-powered surgical staplers are also known in the art. These include powered surgical staplers having motors which activate staple firing mechanisms. However, these motor powered devices only provide for limited user control of the stapling process. The user can only toggle a single switch and/or button to actuate the motor and applies corresponding torque to the stapler's firing mechanisms. In certain other devices, a controller is used to control the stapler.
- There is a continual need for new and improved powered surgical staplers which include various sensors. The sensors provide relevant feedback to feedback controllers which automatically adjust various parameters of the powered stapler in response to sensed feedback signals representative of stapler operation.
- According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a powered surgical stapler is disclosed. The stapler includes a housing, an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis, a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing and a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor. The firing rod is translated longitudinally and is rotatable by the motor about the first longitudinal axis extending therethrough. The stapler also includes an end effector disposed adjacent a distal portion of the endoscopic portion. The end effector is in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector. The stapler further includes a main drive switch which includes first and second switches formed together as a toggle switch. The first switch is adapted to activate the drive motor in a first direction to facilitate a first surgical function of the end effector and the second switch is adapted to activate the drive motor in a second direction to facilitate a second surgical function of the end effector.
- According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a powered surgical stapler is disclosed. The stapler includes a housing, an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis, a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing and a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor. The firing rod is translated longitudinally by the motor. The stapler also includes a loading unit configured to be removably attached to the endoscopic portion. The loading unit includes an end effector in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector. The stapler also includes a loading unit identification system including an identifier identifying the loading unit and being disposed thereon and an interrogator configured to interface with the identifier to obtain an identifying code uniquely associated with the loading unit.
- According to a further aspect of the present disclosure, a powered surgical stapler is disclosed. The stapler includes a housing, an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis, a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing and a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor. The firing rod is translated longitudinally by the motor about the first longitudinal axis extending therethrough. The stapler also includes an end effector disposed adjacent a distal portion of the endoscopic portion. The end effector is in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector. The stapler further includes a power source coupled to the drive motor. The power source includes one or more power cells and one or more ultracapacitors enclosed within an insulating shield formed from an absorbent and flame retardant material.
- According to yet another aspect of the present disclosure, a powered surgical stapler is disclosed. The stapler includes a housing, an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis, a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing and a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor. The firing rod is translated longitudinally by the motor. The stapler also includes an end effector disposed adjacent a distal portion of the endoscopic portion. The end effector is in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector. The stapler further includes a position calculator for determining current linear position of the firing rod. The position calculator is coupled to a linear displacement sensor disposed adjacent to the firing rod and configured to detect linear movement of the firing rod. The stapler further includes a speed calculator for determining at least one of a linear speed of the firing rod and rotational speed of the drive motor.
- According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a powered surgical stapler is disclosed. The stapler includes a housing, an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis, a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing and a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor. The firing rod is translated longitudinally by the motor. The stapler also includes an end effector disposed adjacent a distal portion of the endoscopic portion. The end effector defines a second longitudinal axis is in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector. The stapler further includes an articulation mechanism including an articulation motor configured to move the end effector between a first articulation position wherein the second longitudinal axis is substantially aligned with the first longitudinal axis toward a second articulation position in which the second longitudinal axis is disposed at an angle to the first longitudinal axis. In addition, the stapler includes an articulation sensor configured to determine during articulation when the end effector is in the first position, the articulation sensor being coupled to the articulation motor and configured to signal the articulation motor to cease articulation when the end effector is in the first position.
- According to a further aspect of the present disclosure, a powered surgical stapler is disclosed. The stapler includes a housing, an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis, a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing and a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor. The firing rod translated longitudinally by the motor about the first longitudinal axis extending therethrough. The stapler also includes an end effector disposed adjacent a distal portion of the endoscopic portion. The end effector is in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector. The stapler further includes a control system having a plurality of sensors coupled to the drive motor, the firing rod, the loading unit and the end effector, the plurality of sensors configured to detect operating parameters thereof. The control system also includes a microcontroller coupled to the plurality of sensors and being configured to determine operating status of the powered surgical stapler as a function of the detected operating parameters.
- Various embodiments of the subject instrument are described herein with reference to the drawings wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a powered surgical instrument according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 2 is a partial enlarged perspective view of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a partial enlarged plan view of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a partial perspective sectional view of internal components of the powered surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an articulation mechanism with parts separated of the powered surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view showing internal components of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure ofFIG. 1 disposed in a first position; -
FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view showing internal components of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure ofFIG. 1 disposed in a second position; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the mounting assembly and the proximal body portion of a loading unit with parts separated of the powered surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 9 is a side cross-sectional view of an end effector of the powered surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 10 is a partial enlarged side view showing internal components of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a unidirectional clutch plate of the powered surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 12 is a partial enlarged side view showing internal components of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of a power source of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 14 is a flow chart diagram illustrating a method for authenticating the power source of the powered surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIGS. 15A-B are partial perspective rear views of a loading unit of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 16 is a flow chart diagram illustrating a method for authenticating the loading unit of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the loading unit of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 18 is a side cross-sectional view of the end effector of the powered surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 19 is a side cross-sectional view of the powered surgical instrument ofFIG. 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram of a control system of the powered surgical instrument according to the embodiment of the present disclosure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram of a feedback control system according to the present disclosure; -
FIGS. 22A-B are perspective front and rear views of a feedback controller of the feedback control system according to the embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram of the feedback controller according to the embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 24 is a partial sectional view of internal components of a powered surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 25 is a partial perspective sectional view of internal components of the powered surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 26 is a partial perspective view of a nose assembly of the powered surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 27 is a partial perspective view of a retraction lever of the powered surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 28 is a partial perspective view of the powered surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 29 is a perspective view of the powered surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 30 is a perspective view of a modular retraction assembly of the powered surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 31 is an enlarged partial sectional view of internal components of a powered surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and -
FIG. 32 is an enlarged partial sectional view of internal components of a powered surgical instrument in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. - Embodiments of the presently disclosed powered surgical instrument are now described in detail with reference to the drawings, in which like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding elements in each of the several views. As used herein the term “distal” refers to that portion of the powered surgical instrument, or component thereof, farther from the user while the term “proximal” refers to that portion of the powered surgical instrument or component thereof, closer to the user.
- A powered surgical instrument, e.g., a surgical stapler, in accordance with the present disclosure is referred to in the figures as
reference numeral 10. Referring initially toFIG. 1 , poweredsurgical instrument 10 includes ahousing 110, anendoscopic portion 140 defining a first longitudinal axis A-A extending therethrough, and anend effector 160, defining a second longitudinal axis B-B extending therethrough.Endoscopic portion 140 extends distally fromhousing 110 and theend effector 160 is disposed adjacent a distal portion ofendoscopic portion 140. In an embodiment, the components of thehousing 110 are sealed against infiltration of particulate and/or fluid contamination and help prevent damage of the component by the sterilization process. - According to an embodiment of the present disclosure,
end effector 160 includes a first jaw member having one or more surgical fasteners (e.g., cartridge assembly 164) and a second opposing jaw member including an anvil portion for deploying and forming the surgical fasteners (e.g., an anvil assembly 162). In certain embodiments, the staples are housed incartridge assembly 164 to apply linear rows of staples to body tissue either in simultaneous or sequential manner. Either one or both of theanvil assembly 162 and thecartridge assembly 164 are movable in relation to one another between an open position in which theanvil assembly 162 is spaced fromcartridge assembly 164 and an approximated or clamped position in which theanvil assembly 162 is in juxtaposed alignment withcartridge assembly 164. - It is further envisioned that
end effector 160 is attached to a mountingportion 166, which is pivotably attached to abody portion 168.Body portion 168 may be integral withendoscopic portion 140 of poweredsurgical instrument 10, or may be removably attached to theinstrument 10 to provide a replaceable, disposable loading unit (DLU) or single use loading unit (SULU) (e.g., loading unit 169). In certain embodiments, the reusable portion may be configured for sterilization and re-use in a subsequent surgical procedure. - The
loading unit 169 may be connectable toendoscopic portion 140 through a bayonet connection. It is envisioned that theloading unit 169 has an articulation link connected to mountingportion 166 of theloading unit 169 and the articulation link is connected to a linkage rod so that theend effector 160 is articulated as the linkage rod is translated in the distal-proximal direction along first longitudinal axis A-A. Other means of connectingend effector 160 toendoscopic portion 140 to allow articulation may be used, such as a flexible tube or a tube comprising a plurality of pivotable members. - The
loading unit 169 may incorporate or be configured to incorporate various end effectors, such as vessel sealing devices, linear stapling devices, circular stapling devices, cutters, etc. Such end effectors may be coupled toendoscopic portion 140 of poweredsurgical instrument 10. Theloading unit 169 may include a linear stapling end effector that does not articulate. An intermediate flexible shaft may be included betweenhandle portion 112 and loading unit. It is envisioned that the incorporation of a flexible shaft may facilitate access to and/or within certain areas of the body. - With reference to
FIG. 2 , an enlarged view of thehousing 110 is illustrated according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In the illustrated embodiment,housing 110 includes ahandle portion 112 having amain drive switch 114 disposed thereon. Theswitch 114 may include first andsecond switches handle portion 112, which defines a handle axis H-H, is configured to be grasped by fingers of a user. Thehandle portion 112 has an ergonomic shape providing ample palm grip leverage which helps prevent thehandle portion 112 from being squeezed out of the user's hand during operation. Eachswitch handle portion 112 to facilitate its depression by a user's finger or fingers. - Additionally, and with reference to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , switches 114 a, 114 b may be used for starting and/or stopping movement of drive motor 200 (FIG. 4 ). In one embodiment, theswitch 114 a is configured to activate thedrive motor 200 in a first direction to advance firing rod 220 (FIG. 5 ) in a distal direction thereby clamping the anvil and thecartridge assemblies switch 114 b may be configured to retract thefiring rod 220 to open the anvil andcartridge assemblies drive motor 200 in a reverse direction. The retraction mode initiates a mechanical lock out, preventing further progression of stapling and cutting by theloading unit 169. The toggle has a first position for activatingswitch 114 a, a second position for activatingswitch 114 b, and a neutral position between the first and second positions. The details of operation of the drive components of theinstrument 10 are discussed in more detail below. - The
housing 110, in particular thehandle portion 112, includes switch shields 117 a and 117 b. The switch shields 117 a and 117 b may have a rib-like shape surrounding the bottom portion of theswitch 114 a and the top portion of theswitch 114 b, respectively. Theswitch shield switch 114. Further, theswitches - In one embodiment, the
switches drive motor 200 and thefiring rod 220 in a non-linear manner. For example, switches 114 a, b can be pressure-sensitive. This type of control interface allows for gradual increase in the rate of speed of the drive components from a slower and more precise mode to a faster operation. To prevent accidental activation of retraction, theswitch 114 b may be disconnected electronically until a fail safe switch is pressed. In addition athird switch 114c may also be used for this purpose. Additionally or alternatively, the fail safe can be overcome by pressing and holding theswitch 114 b for a predetermined period of time from about 100 ms to about 2 seconds. The firingrod 220 then automatically retracts to its initial position unless theswitch 114 b is activated (e.g., pressed and released) during the retraction mode to stop the retraction. Subsequent pressing of theswitch 114 b after the release thereof resumes the retraction. Alternatively, the retraction of the firingrod 220 can continue to full retraction even if theswitch 114 b is released, in other embodiments. - The
switches speed control circuit 115 which can be implemented as a voltage regulation circuit, a variable resistance circuit, or a microelectronic pulse width modulation circuit. Theswitches 114 a and 144 b may interface with thecontrol circuit 115 by displacing or actuating variable control devices, such as rheostatic devices, multiple position switch circuit, linear and/or rotary variable displacement transducers, linear and/or rotary potentiometers, optical encoders, ferromagnetic sensors, and Hall Effect sensors. This allows theswitches drive motor 200 in multiple speed modes, such as gradually increasing the speed of thedrive motor 200 either incrementally or gradually depending on the type of thecontrol circuit 115 being used, based on the depression of theswitches - In a particular embodiment, the
switch 114c may also be included (FIGS. 1 , 2 and 4), wherein depression thereof may mechanically and/or electrically change the mode of operation from clamping to firing. Theswitch 114c is recessed within thehousing 110 and has high tactile feedback to prevent false actuations. Providing of a separate control switch to initialize the firing mode allows for the jaws of the end effector to be repeatedly opened and closed, so that theinstrument 10 is used as a grasper until theswitch 114c is pressed, thus activating the stapling and/or cutting. Theswitch 114 may include one or more microelectronic membrane switches, for example. Such a microelectronic membrane switch includes a relatively low actuation force, small package size, ergonomic size and shape, low profile, the ability to include molded letters on the switch, symbols, depictions and/or indications, and a low material cost. Additionally, switches 114 (such as microelectronic membrane switches) may be sealed to help facilitate sterilization of theinstrument 10, as well as helping to prevent particle and/or fluid contamination. - As an alternative to, or in addition to
switches 114, other input devices may include voice input technology, which may include hardware and/or software incorporated in a control system 501 (FIG. 14 ), or a separate digital module connected thereto. The voice input technology may include voice recognition, voice activation, voice rectification and/or embedded speech. The user may be able to control the operation of the instrument in whole or in part through voice commands, thus freeing one or both of the user's hands for operating other instruments. Voice or other audible output may also be used to provide the user with feedback. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , aproximal area 118 ofhousing 110 having auser interface 120 is shown. Theuser interface 120 includes ascreen 122 and a plurality ofswitches 124. Theuser interface 120 may display various types of operational parameters of theinstrument 10 such as “mode” (e.g., rotation, articulation or actuation), which may be communicated to user interface via a sensor, “status” (e.g., angle of articulation, speed of rotation, or type of actuation) and “feedback,” such as whether staples have been fired based on the information reported by the sensors disposed in theinstrument 10. - The
screen 122 may be an LCD screen, a plasma screen, electroluminescent screen and the like. In one embodiment thescreen 122 may be a touch screen, obviating the need for theswitches 124. The touch screen may incorporate resistive, surface wave, capacitive, infrared, strain gauge, optical, dispersive signal or acoustic pulse recognition touch screen technologies. The touch screen may be used to allow the user to provide input while viewing operational feedback. This approach may enable facilitation of sealing screen components to help sterilize theinstrument 10, as well as preventing particle and/or fluid contamination. In certain embodiments, screen is pivotably or rotatably mounted to theinstrument 10 for flexibility in viewing screen during use or preparation (e.g., via a hinge or ball-and-socket mount). - The
switches 124 may be used for starting and/or stopping movement of theinstrument 10 as well as selecting the pivot direction, speed and/or torque. It is also envisioned that at least oneswitch 124 can be used for selecting an emergency mode that overrides various settings. Theswitches 124 may also be used for selecting various options on thescreen 122, such as responding to prompts while navigating user interface menus and selecting various settings, allowing a user input different tissue types, and various sizes and lengths of staple cartridges. - The
switches 124 may be formed from a micro-electronic tactile or non-tactile membrane, a polyester membrane, elastomer, plastic or metal keys of various shapes and sizes. Additionally, switches may be positioned at different heights from one another and/or may include raised indicia or other textural features (e.g., concavity or convexity) to allow a user to depress an appropriate switch without the need to look atuser interface 120. - In addition to the
screen 124, theuser interface 120 may include one or morevisual outputs 123 which may include one or more colored visible lights or light emitting diodes (“LED”) to relay feedback to the user. Thevisual outputs 123 may include corresponding indicators of various shapes, sizes and colors having numbers and/or text which identify thevisual outputs 123. Thevisual outputs 123 are disposed on top of thehousing 110 such that theoutputs 123 are raised and protrude in relation to thehousing 110 providing for better visibility thereof. - The multiple lights display in a certain combination to illustrate a specific operational mode to the user. In one embodiment, the
visual outputs 123 include a first light (e.g., yellow) 123 a, a second light (e.g., green) 123 b and a third light (e.g., red) 123 c. The lights are operated in a particular combination associated with a particular operational mode as listed in Table 1 below. -
TABLE 1 Light Combination Light Status Operational Mode First Light Off No loading unit 169 or staple cartridge is loaded.Second Light Off Third Light Off First Light On The loading unit 169 and/or staple cartridge are loadedSecond Light Off and power is activated, allowing the end effector 160 toThird Light Off clamp as a grasper and articulate. First Light Flashing A used loading unit 169 or staple cartridge is loaded.Second Light Off Third Light Off First Light N/ A Instrument 10 is deactivated and prevented from firing Second Light Off staples or cutting. Third Light N/A First Light On A new loading unit 169 is loaded, theend effector 160 isSecond Light On fully clamped and the instrument 10 is in firing staple andThird Light Off cutting modes. First Light On Due to high stapling forces a pulse mode is in effect, Second Light Flashing providing for a time delay during which tissue is compressed. Third Light Off First Light N/A No system errors detected. Second Light N/A Third Light Off First Light On Tissue thickness and/or firing load is too high, this Second Light On warning can be overridden. Third Light On First Light N/A Functional system error is detected, instrument 10 shouldSecond Light N/A be replaced. Third Light Flashing - In another embodiment, the
visual output 123 may include a single multi-colored LED which display a particular color associated with the operational modes as discussed above with respect to the first, second and third lights in Table 1. - The
user interface 120 also includes audio outputs 125 (e.g., tones, bells, buzzers, integrated speaker, etc.) to communicate various status changes to the user such as lower battery, empty cartridge, etc. The audible feedback can be used in conjunction with or in lieu of thevisual outputs 123. The audible feedback may be provided in the forms of clicks, snaps, beeps, rings and buzzers in single or multiple pulse sequences. In one embodiment, a simulated mechanical sound may be prerecorded which replicates the click and/or snap sounds generated by mechanical lockouts and mechanisms of conventional non-powered instruments. This eliminates the need to generate such mechanical sounds through the actual components of theinstrument 10 and also avoids the use of beeps and other electronic sounds which are usually associated with other operating room equipment, thereby preventing confusion from extraneous audible feedback. - The
instrument 10 may also provide for haptic or vibratory feedback through a haptic mechanism (not explicitly shown) within thehousing 110. The haptic feedback may be used in conjunction with the auditory and visual feedback or in lieu thereof to avoid confusion with the operating room equipment which relies on audio and visual feedback. The haptic mechanism may be an asynchronous motor that vibrates in a pulsating manner. In one embodiment, the vibrations are at a frequency of about 30 Hz or above providing a displacement having an amplitude of 1.5 mm or lower to limit the vibratory effects from reaching theloading unit 169. - It is also envisioned that
user interface 120 includes different colors and/or intensities of text on screen and/or on switches for further differentiation between the displayed items. The visual, auditory or haptic feedback can be increased or decreased in intensity. For example, the intensity of the feedback may be used to indicate that the forces on the instrument are becoming excessive. -
FIGS. 2-4 illustrate anarticulation mechanism 170, including anarticulation housing 172, apowered articulation switch 174, anarticulation motor 132 and amanual articulation knob 176. Translation of thepowered articulation switch 174 or pivoting of themanual articulation knob 176 activates thearticulation motor 132 which then actuates anarticulation gear 233 of thearticulation mechanism 170 as shown in FIG. C. Actuation ofarticulation mechanism 170 causes theend effector 160 to move from its first position, where longitudinal axis B-B is substantially aligned with longitudinal axis A-A, towards a position in which longitudinal axis B-B is disposed at an angle to longitudinal axis A-A. Preferably, a plurality of articulated positions is achieved. Thepowered articulation switch 174 may also incorporate similar non-linear speed controls as the clamping mechanism as controlled by theswitches - Further, the
housing 110 includes switch shields 169 having a wing-like shape and extending from the top surface of thehousing 110 over theswitch 174. The switch shields 169 prevent accidental activation of theswitch 174 and require the user to reach below theshield 169 in order to activate thearticulation mechanism 170. - Additionally,
articulation housing 172 andpowered articulation switch 174 are mounted to arotating housing assembly 180. Rotation of arotation knob 182 about first longitudinal axis A-A causeshousing assembly 180 as well asarticulation housing 172 andpowered articulation switch 174 to rotate about first longitudinal axis A-A, and thus causes corresponding rotation ofdistal portion 224 of firingrod 220 andend effector 160 about first longitudinal axis A-A. Thearticulation mechanism 170 is electro-mechanically coupled to first and secondconductive rings housing nose assembly 155 as shown inFIGS. 4 and 26 . The conductive rings 157 and 159 may be soldered and/or crimped onto thenose assembly 155 and are in electrical contact with thepower source 400 thereby providing electrical power to thearticulation mechanism 170. Thenose assembly 155 may be modular and may be attached to thehousing 110 during assembly to allow for easier soldering and/or crimping of the rings. Thearticulation mechanism 170 includes one or more brush and/or spring loaded contacts in contact with theconductive rings housing assembly 180 is rotated along with thearticulation housing 172 thearticulation mechanism 170 is in continuous contact with theconductive rings power source 400. - Further details of
articulation housing 172,powered articulation switch 174,manual articulation knob 176 and providing articulation to endeffector 160 are described in detail in commonly-owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/724,733 filed Mar. 15, 2007, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. It is envisioned that any combinations of limit switches, proximity sensors (e.g., optical and/or ferromagnetic), linear variable displacement transducers and shaft encoders which may be disposed withinhousing 110, may be utilized to control and/or record an articulation angle ofend effector 160 and/or position of the firingrod 220. -
FIGS. 4-8 illustrate various internal components of theinstrument 10, including adrive motor 200, adrive tube 210 and afiring rod 220 having aproximal portion 222 and adistal portion 224. Thedrive tube 210 is rotatable about drive tube axis C-C extending therethrough.Drive motor 200 is disposed in mechanical cooperation withdrive tube 210 and is configured to rotate thedrive tube 210 about drive gear axis C-C. In one embodiment, thedrive motor 200 may be an electrical motor or a gear motor, which may include gearing incorporated within its housing. - The
housing 110 may be formed from twohalves FIG. 3 . The two housing portion halves 110 a and 110 b may be attached to each other using screws atboss locators 111 which align thehousing portions housing 110 may be formed from plastic and may include rubber support members applied to the internal surface of thehousing 110 via a two-shot molding process. The rubber support members may isolate the vibration of the drive components (e.g., drive motor 200) form the rest of theinstrument 10. - The
housing halves halves housing 110 to be opened by breaking away thehalves - In one embodiment, the drive components (e.g., including a
drive motor 200, adrive tube 210 and afiring rod 220, etc.) may be mounted on a support plate allowing the drive components to be removed from thehousing 110 after theinstrument 10 has been used. The support plate mounting in conjunction with the hingedhousing halves - With reference to
FIGS. 4-6 , a firingrod coupling 190 is illustrated. Firingrod coupling 190 provides a link between theproximal portion 222 and thedistal portion 224 of the firingrod 220. Specifically, the firingrod coupling 190 enables rotation of thedistal portion 224 of the firingrod 220 with respect toproximal portion 222 of firingrod 220. Thus, firingrod coupling 190 enablesproximal portion 222 of firingrod 220 to remain non-rotatable, as discussed below with reference to analignment plate 350, while allowing rotation ofdistal portion 224 of firing rod 220 (e.g., upon rotation of rotation knob 182). - With reference to
FIGS. 5 and 6 , theproximal portion 222 of firingrod 220 includes a threadedportion 226, which extends through an internally-threadedportion 212 ofdrive tube 210. This relationship between firingrod 220 and drivetube 210causes firing rod 220 to move distally and/or proximally, in the directions of arrows D and E, along threadedportion 212 ofdrive tube 210 upon rotation ofdrive tube 210 in response to the rotation of thedrive motor 200. As thedrive tube 210 rotates in a first direction (e.g., clockwise), firingrod 220 moves proximally as illustrated inFIG. 5 , the firingrod 220 is disposed at its proximal-most position. As thedrive tube 210 rotates in a second direction (e.g., counter-clockwise), firingrod 220 moves distally as illustrated inFIG. 6 , the firingrod 220 is disposed at its distal-most position. - The firing
rod 220 is distally and proximally translatable within particular limits. Specifically, afirst end 222 a ofproximal portion 222 of firingrod 220 acts as a mechanical stop in combination with analignment plate 350. That is, upon retraction when firingrod 220 is translated proximally,first end 222 a contacts adistal surface 351 ofalignment plate 350, thus preventing continued proximal translation of firingrod 220 as shown inFIG. 5 . Additionally, threadedportion 226 of theproximal portion 222 acts as a mechanical stop in combination withalignment plate 350. That is, when firingrod 220 is translated distally, the threadedportion 226 contacts aproximal surface 353 of thealignment plate 350, thus preventing further distal translation of firingrod 220 as shownFIG. 6 . Thealignment plate 350 includes an aperture therethrough, which has a non-round cross-section. The non-round cross-section of the aperture prevents rotation ofproximal portion 222 of firingrod 220, thus limitingproximal portion 222 of firingrod 220 to axial translation therethrough. Further, aproximal bearing 354 and adistal bearing 356 are disposed at least partially arounddrive tube 210 for facilitation of rotation ofdrive tube 210, while helping aligndrive tube 210 withinhousing 110. - Rotation of
drive tube 210 in a first direction (e.g., counter-clockwise) corresponds with distal translation of the firingrod 220 which actuatesjaw members end effector 160 to grasp or clamp tissue held therebetween. Additional distal translation of firingrod 220 ejects surgical fasteners from theend effector 160 to fasten tissue by actuating cam bars and/or an actuation sled 74 (FIG. 9 ). Further, the firingrod 220 may also be configured to actuate a knife (not explicitly shown) to sever tissue. Proximal translation of firingrod 220 corresponding with rotation of thedrive tube 210 in a second direction (e.g., clockwise) actuatesjaw members end effector 160 are described in detail in commonly-owned U.S. Pat. No. 6,953,139 to Milliman et al.(the '139 Milliman patent), the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein. - FIG. X shows an exploded view of the
loading unit 169. Theend effector 160 may be actuated by anaxial drive assembly 213 having a drive beam or drivemember 266. The distal end of thedrive beam 213 may include a knife blade. In addition, thedrive beam 213 includes aretention flange 40 having a pair ofcam members 40 a which engage the anvil and thecartridge assembly drive beam 213 longitudinally. Thedrive beam 213 advances anactuation sled 74 longitudinally through thestaple cartridge 164. Thesled 74 has cam wedges for engagingpushers 68 disposed in slots of thecartridge assembly 164, as thesled 74 is advanced.Staples 66 disposed in the slots are driven through tissue and against theanvil assembly 162 by thepushers 66. - With reference to
FIG. 8 , adrive motor shaft 202 is shown extending from aplanetary gear 204 that is attached to drivemotor 200. Drivemotor shaft 202 is in mechanical cooperation withclutch 300. Drivemotor shaft 202 is rotated by thedrive motor 200, thus resulting in rotation ofclutch 300.Clutch 300 includes aclutch plate 302 and aspring 304 and is shown having wedgedportions 306 disposed onclutch plate 302, which are configured to mate with an interface (e.g., wedges 214) disposed on aproximal face 216 ofdrive tube 210. -
Spring 304 is illustrated betweenplanetary gear 204 and drivetube 210. Specifically, and in accordance with the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 8 ,spring 304 is illustrated betweenclutch face 302 and aclutch washer 308. Additionally, drivemotor 200 andplanetary gear 204 are mounted on amotor mount 310. As illustrated inFIG. 8 ,motor mount 310 is adjustable proximally and distally with respect tohousing 110 viaslots 312 disposed inmotor mount 310 andprotrusions 314 disposed onhousing 110. - In an embodiment of the disclosure, the clutch 300 is implemented as a slip unidirectional clutch to limit torque and high inertia loads on the drive components.
Wedged portions 306 ofclutch 300 are configured and arranged to slip with respect towedges 214 ofproximal face 216 ofdrive tube 210 unless a threshold force is applied toclutch plate 302 viaclutch spring 304. Further, whenspring 304 applies the threshold force needed for wedgedportions 306 andwedges 214 to engage without slipping,drive tube 210 will rotate upon rotation ofdrive motor 200. It is envisioned that wedgedportions 306 and/orwedges 214 are configured to slip in one and/or both directions (i.e., clockwise and/or counter-clockwise) with respect to one another until a threshold force is attained. - As illustrated in FIGS. A and B, the clutch 300 is shown with a unidirectional
clutch plate 700. Theclutch plate 700 includes a plurality of wedgedportions 702 having aslip face 704 and agrip face 706. Theslip face 704 has a curved edge which engages thewedges 214 of thedrive tube 210 up to a predetermined load. Thegrip face 706 has a flat edge which fully engages thedrive tube 210 and prevents slippage. When theclutch plate 700 is rotated in a first direction (e.g., clockwise) thegrip face 706 of the wedgedportions 702 engage thewedges 214 without slipping, providing for full torque from thedrive motor 200. When theclutch plate 700 is rotated in a reverse direction (e.g., counterclockwise) theslip face 704 of the wedgedportions 702 engage thewedges 214 and limit the torque being transferred to thedrive tube 210. Thus, if the load being applied to theslip face 704 is over the limit, the clutch 300 slips and thedrive tube 210 is not rotated. This prevents high load damage to theend effector 160 or tissue which can occur due to the momentum and dynamic friction of the drive components. More specifically, the drive mechanism of theinstrument 10 can drive thedrive rod 220 in a forward direction with less torque than in reverse. Use of a unidirectional clutch eliminates this problem. In addition electronic clutch may also be used to increase the motor potential during retraction (e.g., driving thedrive rod 220 in reverse) as discussed in more detail below. - It is further envisioned that drive
motor shaft 202 includes a D-shaped cross-section 708, which includes a substantiallyflat portion 710 and arounded portion 712. Thus, whiledrive motor shaft 202 is translatable with respect toclutch plate 302, drivemotor shaft 202 will not “slip” with respect toclutch plate 302 upon rotation ofdrive motor shaft 202. That is, rotation ofdrive motor shaft 202 will result in a slip-less rotation ofclutch plate 302. - The loading unit, in certain embodiments according to the present disclosure, includes an axial drive assembly that cooperates with firing
rod 220 toapproximate anvil assembly 162 andcartridge assembly 164 ofend effector 160, and fire staples from the staple cartridge. The axial drive assembly may include a beam that travels distally through the staple cartridge and may be retracted after the staples have been fired, as discussed above and as disclosed in certain embodiments of the '139 Milliman patent. - With reference to
FIG. 4 , theinstrument 10 includes apower source 400 which may be a rechargeable battery (e.g., lead-based, nickel-based, lithium-ion based, etc.). It is also envisioned that thepower source 400 includes at least one disposable battery. The disposable battery may be between about 9 volts and about 30 volts. - The
power source 400 includes one ormore battery cells 401 depending on the current load needs of theinstrument 10. Further, thepower source 400 includes one ormore ultracapacitors 402 which act as supplemental power storage due to their much higher energy density than conventional capacitors. Ultracapacitors 402 can be used in conjunction with thecells 401 during high energy draw. Theultracapacitors 402 can be used for a burst of power when energy is desired/required more quickly than can be provided solely by the cells 401 (e.g., when clamping thick tissue, rapid firing, clamping, etc.), ascells 401 are typically slow-drain devices from which current cannot be quickly drawn. This configuration can reduce the current load on the cells thereby reducing the number ofcells 401. It is envisioned thatcells 401 can be connected to theultracapacitors 402 to charge the capacitors. - The
power source 400 may be removable along with thedrive motor 200 to provide for recycling of theses components and reuse of theinstrument 10. In another embodiment, thepower source 400 may be an external battery pack which is worn on a belt and/or harness by the user and wired to theinstrument 10 during use. - The
power source 400 is enclosed within an insulatingshield 404 which may be formed from an absorbent, flame resistant and retardant material. Theshield 404 prevents heat generated by thepower source 400 from heating other components of theinstrument 10. In addition, theshield 404 may also be configured to absorb any chemicals or fluids which may leak from thecells 402 during heavy use and/or damage. - The
power source 400 is coupled to apower adapter 406 which is configured to connect to an external power source (e.g., DC transformer). The external power source may be used to recharge thepower source 400 or provide for additional power requirements. Thepower adapter 406 may also be configured to interface with electrosurgical generators which can then supply power to theinstrument 10. In this configuration, theinstrument 10 also includes an AC-to-DC power source which converts RF energy from the electrosurgical generators and powers theinstrument 10. - In another embodiment the
power source 400 is recharged using an inductive charging interface. Thepower source 400 is coupled to an inductive coil (not explicitly shown) disposed within the proximal portion of thehousing 110. Upon being placed within an electromagnetic field, the inductive coil converts the energy into electrical current that is then used to charge thepower source 400. The electromagnetic field may be produced by a base station (not explicitly shown) which is configured to interface with the proximal portion of thehousing 110, such that the inductive coil is enveloped by the electromagnetic field. This configuration eliminates the need for external contacts and allows for the proximal portion of thehousing 110 to seal thepower source 400 and the inductive coil within a water-proof environment which prevents exposure to fluids and contamination. - With reference to
FIG. 5 , theinstrument 10 also includes one or more safety circuits such as adischarge circuit 410 and a motor andbattery operating module 412. For clarity, wires and other circuit elements interconnecting various electronic components of theinstrument 10 are not shown, but such electromechanical connections wires are contemplated by the present disclosure. Certain components of theinstrument 10 communicate wirelessly. - The
discharge circuit 410 is coupled to aswitch 414 and aresistive load 417 which are in turn coupled to thepower source 400. Theswitch 414 may be a user activated or an automatic (e.g., timer, counter) switch which is activated when thepower source 400 needs to be fully discharged for a safe and low temperature disposal (e.g., at the end of surgical procedure). Once theswitch 414 is activated, theload 417 is electrically connected to thepower source 400 such that the potential of thepower source 400 is directed to theload 417. The automatic switch may be a timer or a counter which is automatically activated after a predetermined operational time period or number of uses to discharge thepower source 400. Theload 417 has a predetermined resistance sufficient to fully and safely discharge all of thecells 401. - The motor and
battery operating module 412 is coupled to one or morethermal sensors 413 which determine the temperature within thedrive motor 200 and thepower source 400 to ensure safe operation of theinstrument 10. The sensors may be an ammeter for determining the current draw within thepower source 400, a thermistor, a thermopile, a thermocouple, a thermal infrared sensor and the like. Monitoring temperature of these components allows for a determination of the load being placed thereon. The increase in the current flowing through these components causes an increase in temperature therein. The temperature and/or current draw data may then be used to control the power consumption in an efficient manner or assure safe levels of operation. - In order to ensure safe and reliable operation of the
instrument 10, it is desirable to ensure that thepower source 400 is authentic and/or valid (e.g., conforms to strict quality and safety standards) and operating within a predetermined temperature range. Authentication that thepower source 400 is valid minimizes risk of injury to the patient and/or the user due to poor quality. - With reference to
FIG. 9 , thepower source 400 is shown having one ormore battery cells 401, a temperature sensor 403 and an embeddedmicrocontroller 405 coupled thereto. Themicrocontroller 405 is coupled through wired and/or wireless communication protocols to microcontroller 500 (FIG. 14 ) of theinstrument 10 to authenticate thepower source 400. In one embodiment, the temperature sensor 403 can be coupled directly to themicrocontroller 500 instead of being coupled to the embeddedmicrocontroller 405. The temperature sensor 403 may be a thermistor, a thermopile, a thermocouple, a thermal infrared sensor, a resistance temperature detector, linear active thermistor, temperature-responsive color changing strips, bimetallic contact switches, and the like. The temperature sensor 403 reports the measured temperature to themicrocontroller 405 and/ormicrocontroller 500. - The embedded
microcontroller 405 executes a so-called challenge-response authentication algorithm with themicrocontroller 500 which is illustrated inFIG. 10 . Instep 630, thepower source 400 is connected to theinstrument 10 and theinstrument 10 is switched on. Themicrocontroller 500 sends a challenge request to the embeddedmicrocontroller 405. Instep 632, themicrocontroller 405 interprets the challenge request and generates a response as a reply to the request. The response may include an identifier, such as a unique serial number stored in a radio frequency identification tag or in memory of themicrocontroller 405, a unique electrical measurable value of the power source 400 (e.g., resistance, capacitance, inductance, etc.). In addition, the response includes the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 403. - In
step 634, themicrocontroller 500 decodes the response to obtain the identifier and the measured temperature. Instep 636, themicrocontroller 500 determines if thepower source 400 is authentic based on the identifier, by comparing the identifier against a pre-approved list of authentic identifiers. If the identifier is not valid, theinstrument 10 is not going to operate and displays a “failure to authenticate battery” message via theuser interface 120. If the identifier is valid, the process proceeds to step 640 where the measured temperature is analyzed to determine if the measurement is within a predetermined operating range. If the temperature is outside the limit, theinstrument 10 also displays the failure message. Thus, if the temperature is within the predetermined limit and the identifier is valid, instep 642, the instrument commences operation, which may include providing a “battery authenticated” message to the user. - Referring back to
FIGS. 4 and 5 a plurality of sensors for providing feedback information relating to the function of theinstrument 10 are illustrated. Any combination of sensors may be disposed within theinstrument 10 to determine its operating stage, such as, staple cartridge load detection as well as status thereof, articulation, clamping, rotation, stapling, cutting and retracting, and the like. The sensors can be actuated by proximity, displacement or contact of various internal components of the instrument 10 (e.g., firingrod 220, drivemotor 200, etc.). - In the illustrated embodiments, the sensors can be rheostats (e.g., variable resistance devices), current monitors, conductive sensors, capacitive sensors, inductive sensors, thermal-based sensors, limit actuated switches, multiple position switch circuits, pressure transducers, linear and/or rotary variable displacement transducers, linear and/or rotary potentiometers, optical encoders, ferromagnetic sensors, Hall Effect sensors, and proximity switches. The sensors measure rotation, velocity, acceleration, deceleration, linear and/or angular displacement, detection of mechanical limits (e.g., stops), etc. This is attained by implementing multiple indicators arranged in either linear or rotational arrays on the mechanical drive components of the
instrument 10. The sensors then transmit the measurements to themicrocontroller 500 which determines the operating status of theinstrument 10. In addition, themicrocontroller 500 also adjusts the motor speed or torque of theinstrument 10 based on the measured feedback. - In embodiments where the clutch 300 is implemented as a slip clutch as shown in FIGS. A and B, linear displacement sensors (e.g., linear displacement sensor 237) are positioned distally of the clutch 300 to provide accurate measurements. In this configuration, slippage of the clutch 300 does not affect the position, velocity and acceleration measurements recorded by the sensors.
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FIG. 4 , aload switch 230 is disposed within thearticulation housing 172. Theswitch 230 is connected in series with theswitch 114, preventing activation of theinstrument 10 unless theloading unit 169 is properly loaded into theinstrument 10. If theloading unit 169 is not loaded into theinstrument 10, the main power switch (e.g., switch 114) is open, thereby preventing use of any electronic or electric components of theinstrument 10. This also prevents any possible current draw from thepower source 400 allowing thepower source 400 to maintain a maximum potential over its specified shelf life. - Thus, the
switch 230 acts as a so-called “lock-out” switch which prevents false activation of theinstrument 10 since the switch is inaccessible to external manipulation and can only be activated by the insertion of theloading unit 169. Theswitch 230 is activated by displacement of a plunger or sensor tube as theloading unit 169 is inserted into theendoscopic portion 140. Once theswitch 230 is activated, the power from thepower source 400 is supplied to the electronic components (e.g., sensors,microcontroller 500, etc.) of theinstrument 10 providing the user with access to theuser interface 120 and other inputs/outputs. This also activates thevisual outputs 123 to light up according to the light combination indicative of a properly loadedloading unit 169 wherein all the lights are off as described in Table 1. - More specifically, as shown in
FIGS. 18 and 19 , theendoscopic portion 140 includes asensor plate 360 therein which is in mechanical contact with a sensor tube also disposed within theendoscopic portion 140 and around thedistal portion 224 of firingrod 220. Thedistal portion 224 of the firingrod 220 passes through anopening 368 at a distal end of asensor cap 364. Thesensor cap 364 includes a spring and abuts theswitch 230. This allows thesensor cap 364 to be biased against thesensor tube 362 which rests on the distal end of thesensor cap 364 without passing through theopening 368. Biasing of thesensor tube 362 then pushes out thesensor plate 360 accordingly. - When the
loading unit 169 is loaded into theendoscopic portion 140, theproximal portion 171 abuts thesensor plate 360 and displaces theplate 360 in a proximal direction. Thesensor plate 360 then pushes thesensor tube 362 in the proximal direction which then applies pressure on thesensor cap 364 thereby compressing thespring 366 and activating theswitch 230 denoting that theloading unit 169 has been properly inserted. - Once the
loading unit 169 is inserted into the endoscopic portion, theswitch 230 also determines whether theloading unit 169 is loaded correctly based on the position thereof. If theloading unit 169 is improperly loaded, theswitch 114 is not activated and an error code is relayed to the user via the user interface 120 (e.g., all the lights are off as described in Table 1). If theloading unit 169 has already been fired, any mechanical lockouts have been previously activated or the staple cartridge has been used, theinstrument 10 relays the error via theuser interface 120, e.g., thefirst light 123 a is flashing. - In one embodiment, a second lock-out switch 259 (
FIG. 4 ) coupled to themain switch 114 may be implemented in theinstrument 10 as a bioimpedance, capacitance or pressure sensor disposed on the top surface of thehandle portion 112 configured to be activated when the user grasps theinstrument 10. Thus, unless theinstrument 10 is grasped properly, the operation of theswitch 114 is disabled. - With reference to
FIG. 5 , theinstrument 10 includes aposition calculator 416 for determining and outputting current linear position of the firingrod 220. Theposition calculator 416 is electrically connected to alinear displacement sensor 237 and a rotationspeed detecting apparatus 418 is coupled to thedrive motor 200. Theapparatus 418 includes anencoder 420 coupled to the motor for producing two or more encoder pulse signals in response to the rotation of thedrive motor 200. Theencoder 420 transmits the pulse signals to theapparatus 418 which then determines the rotational speed of thedrive motor 200. Theposition calculator 416 thereafter determines the linear speed and position of the firing rod based on the rotational speed of thedrive motor 200 since the rotation speed is directly proportional to the linear speed of the firingrod 220. Theposition calculator 416 and thespeed calculator 422 are coupled to themicrocontroller 500 which controls thedrive motor 200 in response to the sensed feedback form thecalculators FIG. 14 . - The
instrument 10 includes first andsecond indicators firing rod 220, which determine the speed of firingrod 220 and the location of firingrod 220 with respect to drivetube 210 and/orhousing 110. For instance, a limit switch may be activated (e.g., shaftstart position sensor 231 and clamp position sensor 232) by sensing first andsecond indicators 320 a and/or 320 b (e.g., bumps, grooves, indentations, etc.) passing thereby to determine position of firingrod 220, speed of firingrod 220 and mode of the instrument 10 (e.g., clamping, grasping, firing, sealing, cutting, retracting). Further, the feedback received from first andsecond indicators rod 220 should stop its axial movement (e.g., whendrive motor 200 should cease) depending on the size of the particular loading unit attached thereto. - More specifically, as the firing
rod 220 is moved in the distal direction from its resting (e.g., initial) position, the first actuation of theposition sensor 231 is activated by thefirst indicator 320 a which denotes that operation of theinstrument 10 has commenced. As the operation continues, the firingrod 220 is moved further distally to initiate clamping, which movesfirst indicator 320 a to interface withclamp position sensor 232. Further advancement of the firingrod 220 moves thesecond indicator 320 b to interface with theposition sensor 232 which indicates that theinstrument 10 has been fired. - As discussed above, the
position calculator 416 is coupled to alinear displacement sensor 237 disposed adjacent to thefiring rod 220. In one embodiment, thelinear displacement sensor 237 may be a magnetic sensor. The firingrod 220 may be magnetized or may include magnetic material therein. The magnetic sensor may be a ferromagnetic sensor or a Hall Effect sensor which is configured to detect changes in a magnetic field. As thefiring rod 220 is translated linearly due to the rotation of thedrive motor 200, the change in the magnetic field in response to the translation motion is registered by the magnetic sensor. The magnetic sensor transmits data relating to the changes in the magnetic field to theposition calculator 416 which then determines the position of the firingrod 220 as a function of the magnetic field data. - In one embodiment, a select portion of the firing
rod 220 may be magnetized, such as the threads of the internally-threadedportion 212 or other notches (e.g.,indicators 320 a and/or 320 b) disposed on thefiring rod 220 may include or be made from a magnetic material. This allows for correlation of the cyclical variations in the magnetic field with each discrete translation of the threads as the magnetized portions of the firingrod 220 are linearly translated. Theposition calculator 416 thereafter determines the distance and the position of the firingrod 220 by summing the number of cyclical changes in the magnetic field and multiplies the sum by a predetermined distance between the threads and/or notches. - In one embodiment, the
linear displacement sensor 237 may be a potentiometer or a rheostat. The firingrod 220 includes a contact (e.g., wiper terminal) disposed in electromechanical contact with thelinear displacement sensor 237. The contact slides along the surface of thelinear displacement sensor 237 as the firingrod 220 is moved in the distal direction by thedrive motor 200. As the contact slides across the potentiometer and/or the rheostat, the voltage of the potentiometer and the resistance of the rheostat vary accordingly. Thus, the variation in voltage and resistance is transmitted to theposition calculator 416 which then extrapolates the distance traveled by the firingrod 220 and/or thefiring rod coupling 190 and the position thereof. - In one embodiment, the
position calculator 416 is coupled to one ormore switches 421 which are actuated by the threads of the internally-threadedportion 212 or theindicators 320 a and/or 320 b as the firingrod 220 and thefiring rod coupling 190 are moved in the distal direction. Theposition calculator 416 counts the number of threads which activated theswitch 421 and then multiplies the number by a predetermined distance between the threads or theindicators 320 a and/or 320 b. - The
instrument 10 also includes aspeed calculator 422 which determines the current speed of a linearly movingfiring rod 220 and/or the torque being provided by thedrive motor 200. Thespeed calculator 422 is connected to thelinear displacement sensor 237 which allows thespeed calculator 422 to determine the speed of the firingrod 220 based on the rate of change of the displacement thereof. - The
speed calculator 422 is coupled to the rotationspeed detecting apparatus 424 which includes theencoder 426. Theencoder 426 transmits the pulses correlating to the rotation of thedrive motor 200 which thespeed calculator 422 then uses to calculate the linear speed of the firingrod 220. In another embodiment, thespeed calculator 422 is coupled to arotational sensor 239 which detects the rotation of thedrive tube 210, thus, measuring the rate of rotation of thedrive tube 210 which allows for determination of the linear velocity of the firingrod 220. - The
speed calculator 422 is also coupled to avoltage sensor 428 which measures the back electromotive force (“EMF”) induced in thedrive motor 200. The back EMF voltage of thedrive motor 200 is directly proportional to the rotational speed of thedrive motor 200 which, as discussed above, is used to determine the linear speed of the firingrod 220. - Monitoring of the speed of the
drive motor 200 can also be accomplished by measuring the voltage across the terminals thereof under constant current conditions. An increase in a load of thedrive motor 200 yields a decrease in the voltage applied at the motor terminals, which is directly related to the decrease in the speed of the motor. Thus, measuring the voltage across thedrive motor 200 provides for determining the load being placed thereon. In addition, by monitoring the change of the voltage over time (dV/dt), themicroprocessor 500 can detect a quick drop in voltage which correlates to a large change in the load or an increase in temperature of thedrive motor 200 and/or thepower source 400. - In a further embodiment, the
speed calculator 422 is coupled to a current sensor 430 (e.g., an ammeter). The current sensor 430 is in electrical communication with ashunt resistor 432 which is coupled to thedrive motor 200. The current sensor 430 measures the current being drawn by thedrive motor 200 by measuring the voltage drop across theresistor 432. Since the current used to power thedrive motor 200 is proportional to the rotational speed of thedrive motor 200 and, hence, the linear speed of the firingrod 220, thespeed calculator 422 determines the speed of the firingrod 220 based on the current draw of thedrive motor 200. - The
speed calculator 422 may also be coupled to a second voltage sensor (not explicitly shown) for determining the voltage within thepower source 400 thereby calculating the power draw directly from the source. In addition, the change in current over time (dl/dt) can be monitored to detect quick spikes in the measurements which correspond to a large increase in applied torque by thedrive motor 200. Thus, the current sensor 430 is used to determine the speed and the load of thedrive motor 200. - In addition, the velocity of the firing
rod 220 as measured by thespeed calculator 422 may be then compared to the current draw of thedrive motor 200 to determine whether thedrive motor 200 is operating properly. Namely, if the current draw is not commensurate (e.g., large) with the velocity (e.g., low) of the firingrod 220 then themotor 200 is malfunctioning (e.g., locked, stalled, etc.). If a stall situation is detected, or the current draw exceeds predetermined limits, theposition calculator 416 then determines whether the firingrod 220 is at a mechanical stop. If this is the case, then themicrocontroller 500 can shut down thedrive motor 200 or enters a pulse and/or pause mode (e.g., discontinuous supply of power to the drive motor 200) to unlock theinstrument 10 and retract thefiring rod 220. - In one embodiment, the
speed calculator 422 compares the rotation speed of thedrive tube 210 as detected by therotation sensor 239 and that of thedrive motor 200 based on the measurements from and the rotationspeed detecting apparatus 424. This comparison allows thespeed calculator 422 to determine whether there is clutch activation problem (e.g., slippage) if there is a discrepancy between the rotation of the clutch 300 and that of thedrive tube 210. If slippage is detected, theposition calculator 416 then determines whether the firingrod 220 is at a mechanical stop. If this is the case, then themicrocontroller 500 can shut down theinstrument 10 or enter a pulse and/or pause mode (e.g., discontinuous supply of power to the drive motor 200), or retract thefiring rod 220. - In addition to linear and/or rotational displacement of the firing
rod 220 and other drive components, theinstrument 10 also includes sensors adapted to detect articulation of theend effector 160. With reference toFIG. 4 , theinstrument 10 includes arotation sensor 241 adapted to indicate the start position, the rotational direction and the angular displacement of therotating housing assembly 180 at the start of the procedure as detected by the shaftstart position sensor 231. Therotation sensor 241 operates by counting the number of indicators disposed on the inner surface of therotation knob 182 by which therotation knob 182 has been rotated. The count is then transmitted to themicrocontroller 500 which then determines the rotational position of the endoscopic portion 142. This can be communicated wirelessly or through an electrical connection on the endoscopic portion and wires to themicrocontroller 500. - The
instrument 10 also includes anarticulation sensor 235 which determines articulation of theend effector 160. Thearticulation sensor 235 counts the number of 263 disposed on thearticulation gear 233 by which thearticulation knob 176 has been rotated from its 0° position, namely the center position of thearticulation knob 176 and, hence, of theend effector 160 as shown in FIG. C. The 0° position and can be designated by a centralunique indicator 265 also disposed on thearticulation gear 233 which corresponds with the first position of theend effector 160, where longitudinal axis B-B is substantially aligned with longitudinal axis A-A. The count is then transmitted to themicrocontroller 500 which then determines the articulation position of theend effector 160 and reports the articulation angle via theinterface 120. - In addition, the articulation angle can be used for the so-called “auto stop” mode. During this operational mode, the
instrument 10 automatically stops the articulation of theend effector 160 when theend effector 160 is at its central first position. Namely, as theend effector 160 is articulated from a position in which longitudinal axis B-B is disposed at an angle to longitudinal axis A-A towards the first position, the articulation is stopped when the longitudinal axis B-B is substantially aligned with longitudinal axis A-A. This position is detected by thearticulation sensor 235 based on the central indicator. This mode allows theendoscopic portion 140 to be extracted without the user having to manually align theend effector 160. - With reference to
FIG. 1 , the present disclosure provides a loadingunit identification system 440 which allows theinstrument 10 to identify theloading unit 169 and to determine operational status thereof. Theidentification system 440 provides information to theinstrument 10 on staple size, cartridge length, type of theloading unit 169, status of cartridge, proper engagement, and the like. This information allows the instrument to adjust clamping forces, speed of clamping and firing and end of stroke for various length staple cartridges. - The loading
unit identification system 440 may also be adapted to determine and communicate to the instrument 10 (e.g., acontrol system 501 shown inFIG. 14 ) various information, including the speed, power, torque, clamping, travel length and strength limitations for operating theparticular end effector 160. Thecontrol system 501 may also determine the operational mode and adjust the voltage, clutch spring loading and stop points for travel of the components. More specifically, the identification system may include a component (e.g., a microchip, emitter or transmitter) disposed in theend effector 160 that communicates (e.g., wirelessly, via infrared signals, etc.) with thecontrol system 501, or a receiver therein. It is also envisioned that a signal may be sent via firingrod 220, such that firingrod 220 functions as a conduit for communications between thecontrol system 501 andend effector 160. In another embodiment, the signals can be sent through an intermediate interface, such as a feedback controller 603 (FIGS. 15-17 ). - By way of example, the sensors discussed above may be used to determine if the staples have been fired from the staple cartridge, whether they have been fully fired, whether and the extent to which the beam has been retracted proximally through the staple cartridge and other information regarding the operation of the loading unit. In certain embodiments of the present disclosure, the loading unit incorporates components for identifying the type of loading unit, and/or staple cartridge loaded on the
instrument 10, including infra red, cellular, or radio frequency identification chips. The type of loading unit and/or staple cartridge may be received by an associated receiver within thecontrol system 501, or an external device in the operating room for providing feedback, control and/or inventory analysis. - Information can be transmitted to the
instrument 10 via a variety of communication protocols (e.g., wired or wireless) between theloading unit 169 and theinstrument 10. The information can be stored within theloading unit 169 in a microcontroller, microprocessor, non-volatile memory, radio frequency identification tags, and identifiers of various types such as optical, color, displacement, magnetic, electrical, binary and gray coding (e.g., conductance, resistance, capacitance, impedance). - In one embodiment, the
loading unit 169 and theinstrument 10 include corresponding wireless transceivers, anidentifier 442 and aninterrogator 444 respectively. Theidentifier 442 includes memory or may be coupled to a microcontroller for storing various identification and status information regarding theloading unit 169. Once theloading unit 169 is coupled to theinstrument 10, theinstrument 10 interrogates theidentifier 442 via theinterrogator 444 for an identifying code. In response to the interrogatory, theidentifier 442 replies with the identifying code corresponding to theloading unit 169. During operation, once identification has occurred, theidentifier 442 is configured to provide theinstrument 10 with updates as to the status of the loading unit 169 (e.g., mechanical and/or electrical malfunction, position, articulation, etc.). - The
identifier 442 and theinterrogator 444 are configured to communicate with each other using one or more of the following communication protocols such as Bluetooth®, ANT3®, KNX®, ZWave®, X10® Wireless USB®, IrDA®, Nanonet®, Tiny OS®, ZigBee®, 802.11 IEEE, and other radio, infrared, UHF, VHF communications and the like. In one embodiment, thetransceiver 400 may be a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag either active or passive, depending on the interrogator capabilities of thetransceiver 402. -
FIGS. 11A and B illustrate additional embodiments of theloading unit 169 having various types of identification devices. With reference toFIG. 11A , aproximal end 171 of theloading unit 169 having anelectrical identifier 173 is shown. Theidentifier 173 may include one or more resistors, capacitors, inductors and is coupled with a correspondingelectrical contact 181 disposed on the distal end of theendoscopic portion 140. The contact may include slip rings, brushes and/or fixed contacts disposed in the endoscopic portion. Theidentifier 173 may be disposed on any location of theloading unit 168 and may be formed on a flexible or fixed circuit or may be traced directly on the surface of theloading unit 169. - When the
loading unit 169 is coupled with theendoscopic portion 140, the contact applies a small current through theelectrical identifier 173. The interrogator contact also includes a corresponding electrical sensor which measures the resistance, impedance, capacitance, and/or impedance of theidentifier 173. Theidentifier 173 has a unique electrical property (e.g., resistance, capacitance, inductance, etc.) which corresponds to the identifying code of theloading unit 169, thus, when the electrical property thereof is determined, theinstrument 10 determines the identity of theloading unit 169 based on the measured property. - In one embodiment, the
identifier 173 may be a magnetic identifier such as gray coded magnets and/or ferrous nodes incorporating predetermined unique magnetic patterns identifying theloading unit 169 by the identifying code. The magnetic identifier is read via a magnetic sensor (e.g., ferromagnetic sensor, Hall Effect sensor, etc.) disposed at the distal end of theendoscopic portion 140. The magnetic sensor transmits the magnetic data to theinstrument 10 which then determines the identity of theloading unit 169. -
FIG. 11B illustrates theproximal end 171 of theloading unit 169 having one ormore protrusions 175. Theprotrusions 175 can be of any shape, such as divots, bumps, strips, etc., of various dimensions. Theprotrusions 175 interface withcorresponding displacement sensors 183 disposed within the proximal segment of theendoscopic portion 140. The sensors are displaced when theprotrusions 175 are inserted into the endoscopic portion. The amount of the displacement is analyzed by the sensors and converted into identification data, allowing theinstrument 10 to determine staple size, cartridge length, type of theloading unit 169, proper engagement, and the like. The displacement sensors can be switches, contacts, magnetic sensors, optical sensors, variable resistors, linear and rotary variable displacement transducers which can be spring loaded. The switches are configured to transmit binary code to theinstrument 10 based on their activation status. More specifically, someprotrusions 175 extend a distance sufficient to selectively activate some of the switches, thereby generating a unique code based on the combination of theprotrusions 175. - In another embodiment, the
protrusion 175 can be color coded. Thedisplacement sensors 183 include a color sensor configured to determine the color of theprotrusion 175 to measure one or more properties of theloading unit 169 based on the color and transmits the information to theinstrument 10. -
FIG. 12 shows a method for identifying theloading unit 169 and providing status information concerning theloading unit 169 to theinstrument 10. Instep 650 it is determined whether theloading unit 169 is properly loaded into theinstrument 10. This may be determined by detecting whether contact has been made with theidentifier 173 and/orprotrusions 175. If theloading unit 169 is properly loaded, instep 652, theloading unit 169 communicates to the instrument 10 a ready status (e.g., turning on the first light of the visual outputs 123). - In 654, the
instrument 10 verifies whether theloading unit 169 has been previously fired. Theidentifier 442 stores a value indicative of the previously fired status. If theloading unit 169 was fired, instep 656, theinstrument 10 provides an error response (e.g., flashing the first light of the visual outputs 123). If theloading unit 169 has not been fired, instep 658 theloading unit 169 provides identification and status information (e.g., first light is turned on) to theinstrument 10 via theidentification system 440. The determination whether theloading unit 169 has been fired is made based on the saved “previously fired” signal saved in the memory of theidentifier 442 as discussed in more detail below with respect to step 664. Instep 660, theinstrument 10 adjusts its operating parameters in response to the information received from theloading unit 169. - The user performs a surgical procedure via the
instrument 10 instep 662. Once the procedure is complete and theloading unit 169 has been fired, theinstrument 10 transmits a “previously fired” signal to theloading unit 169. Instep 664, theloading unit 169 saves the “previously fired” signal in the memory of theidentifier 442 for future interrogations by theinstrument 10 as discussed with respect to step 654. - With reference to
FIG. 13 , theloading unit 169 includes one or more tissue sensors disposed within theend effector 160 for detecting the type of object being grasped, such recognizing non-tissue objects and the tissue type of the object. The sensors are also configured to determine amount of blood flow being passed between the jaw members of theend effector 160. More specifically, afirst tissue sensor 177 is disposed at a distal portion of theanvil assembly 162 and asecond tissue sensor 179 is disposed at a distal portion of thecartridge assembly 164. Thesensors identifier 442 allowing for transmission of sensor data to themicrocontroller 500 of theinstrument 10. - The
sensors sensors sensors - The
sensors cartridge assemblies sensors microcontroller 500 which then determines the type of the material being grasped by theend effector 160. The determination may be made by comparing the interference signals with a look up table listing various types of materials and their associated interference ranges. Themicrocontroller 500 then alerts the user of the foreign material being grasped as well as the identity thereof. This allows the user to prevent clamping, cutting or stapling through areas containing foreign matter. -
FIG. 14 illustrates acontrol system 501 including themicrocontroller 500 which is coupled to the position andspeed calculators unit identification system 440, theuser interface 120, thedrive motor 200, and adata storage module 502. In addition themicrocontroller 500 may be directly coupled to various sensors (e.g., first andsecond tissue sensors load switch 230, shaftstart position sensor 231, clampposition sensor 232,articulation sensor 235,linear displacement sensor 237,rotational sensor 239, firingrod rotation sensor 241, motor andbattery operating module 412, rotationspeed detecting apparatus 418, switches 421,voltage sensor 428, current sensor 430, theinterrogator 444, etc.). - The
microcontroller 500 includes internal memory which stores one or more software applications (e.g., firmware) for controlling the operation and functionality of theinstrument 10. Themicrocontroller 500 processes input data from theuser interface 120 and adjusts the operation of theinstrument 10 in response to the inputs. The adjustments to theinstrument 10 may including powering theinstrument 10 on or off, speed control by means of voltage regulation or voltage pulse width modulation, torque limitation by reducing duty cycle or pulsing the voltage on and off to limit average current delivery during a predetermined period of time. - The
microcontroller 500 is coupled to theuser interface 120 via auser feedback module 504 which is configured to inform the user of operational parameters of theinstrument 10. Theuser feedback module 504 instructs theuser interface 120 to output operational data on thescreen 122. In particular, the outputs from the sensors are transmitted to themicrocontroller 500 which then sends feedback to the user instructing the user to select a specific mode, speed or function for theinstrument 10 in response thereto. - The loading
unit identification system 440 instructs themicrocontroller 500 which end effector is on the loading unit. In an embodiment, thecontrol system 501 is capable of storing information relating to the force applied to firingrod 220 and/orend effector 160, such that when theloading unit 169 is identified themicrocontroller 500 automatically selects the operating parameters for theinstrument 10. This allows for control of the force being applied to thefiring rod 220 so that firingrod 220 can drive theparticular end effector 160 that is on the loading unit in use at the time. - The
microcontroller 500 also analyzes the calculations from the position andspeed calculators rod 220 and operating status of components of theinstrument 10. The analysis may include interpretation of the sensed feedback signal from thecalculators rod 220 and other components of theinstrument 10 in response to the sensed signal. Themicrocontroller 500 is configured to limit the travel of the firingrod 220 once the firingrod 220 has moved beyond a predetermined point as reported by theposition calculator 416. Additional parameters which may be used by themicrocontroller 500 to control theinstrument 10 include motor and/or battery temperature, number of cycles remaining and used, remaining battery life, tissue thickness, current status of the end effector, transmission and reception, external device connection status, etc. - In one embodiment, the
instrument 10 includes various sensors configured to measure current (e.g., ammeter), voltage (e.g., voltmeter), proximity (e.g., optical sensors), temperature (e.g., thermocouples, thermistors, etc.), and force (e.g., strain gauges, load cells, etc.) to determine for loading conditions on theloading unit 169. During operation of theinstrument 10 it is desirable to know the forces being exerted by theinstrument 10 on the target tissue during the approximation process and during the firing process. Detection of abnormal loads (e.g., outside a predetermined load range) indicates a problem with theinstrument 10 and/or clamped tissue which is communicated to the user. - Monitoring of load conditions may be performed by one or more of the following methods: monitoring speed of the
drive motor 200, monitoring torque being applied by the motor, proximity ofjaw members instrument 10, measuring the load on thefiring rod 220 via a strain sensor 185 (FIG. 4 ) and/or other load bearing components of theinstrument 10. Speed and torque monitoring is discussed above with respect toFIG. 5 and thespeed calculator 422. - Measuring the distance between the
jaw members end effector 160 and/or theinstrument 10. When large amounts of force are imparted on thejaw members jaw members jaw members strain gauges FIG. 13 to directly measure the load being exerted thereon. Alternatively, one ormore proximity sensors jaw members microcontroller 500 which analyzes the angle and/or strain measurements and alerts the user of the stress on theend effector 160. - In another embodiment, the firing
rod 220 or other load-bearing components include one or more strain gauges and/or load sensors disposed thereon. Under high strain conditions, the pressure exerted on theinstrument 10 and/or theend effector 160 is translated to thefiring rod 220 causing the firingrod 220 to deflect, leading to increased strain thereon. The strain gauges then report the stress measurements to themicrocontroller 500. In another embodiment, a position, strain or force sensor may be disposed on theclutch plate 302. - During the approximation process, as the
end effector 160 is clamped about tissue, the sensors disposed in theinstrument 10 and/or theend effector 160 indicate to themicroprocessor 500 that theend effector 160 is deployed about abnormal tissue (e.g., low or high load conditions). Low load conditions are indicative of a small amount of tissue being grasped by theend effector 160 and high load conditions denote that too much tissue and/or a foreign object (e.g., tube, staple line, clips, etc.) is being grasped. Themicroprocessor 500 thereafter indicates to the user via theuser interface 120 that a moreappropriate loading unit 169 and/orinstrument 10 should be chosen. - During the firing process, the sensors can alert the user of a variety of errors. Sensors may communicate to the
microcontroller 500 that a staple cartridge or a portion of theinstrument 10 is faulty. In addition, the sensors can detect sudden spikes in the force exerted on the knife, which is indicative of encountering a foreign body. Monitoring of force spikes could also be used to detect the end of the firing stroke, such as when the firingrod 220 encounters the end of the stapling cartridge and runs into a hard stop. This hard stop creates a force spike which is relatively larger than those observed during normal operation of theinstrument 10 and could be used to indicate to the microcontroller that the firingrod 220 has reached the end ofloading unit 169. Measuring of the force spikes can be combined with positional feedback measurements (e.g., from an encoder, linear variable displacement transducer, linear potentiometer, etc.) as discussed with respect to position andspeed calculators instrument 10 without modifying theend effector 160. - When force spikes are encountered, the
instrument 10 notifies the user of the condition and takes preventative measures by entering a so-called “pulse” or an electronic clutching mode, which is discussed in more detail below. During this mode thedrive motor 200 is controlled to run only in short bursts to allow for the pressure between the grasped tissue and theend effector 160 to equalize. The electronic clutching limits the torque exerted by thedrive motor 200 and prevents situations where high amounts of current are drawn from thepower source 400. This, in turn, prevents damage to electronic and mechanical components due to overheating which accompanies overloading and high current draw situations. - The
microcontroller 500 controls thedrive motor 200 through a motor driver via a pulse width modulated control signal. The motor driver is configured to adjust the speed of thedrive motor 200 either in clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. The motor driver is also configured to switch between a plurality of operational modes which include an electronic motor braking mode, a constant speed mode, an electronic clutching mode, and a controlled current activation mode. In electronic braking mode, two terminal of thedrive motor 200 are shorted and the generated back EMF counteracts the rotation of thedrive motor 200 allowing for faster stopping and greater positional precision in adjusting the linear position of the firingrod 220. - In the constant speed mode, the
speed calculator 422 in conjunction with themicrocontroller 500 and/or the motor driver adjust the rotational speed of thedrive motor 200 to ensure constant linear speed of the firingrod 220. The electronic clutching mode involves repeat engagement and/or disengagement of the clutch 300 from thedrive motor 200 in response to sensed feedback signals from the position andspeed calculators - The
data storage module 502 records the data from the sensors coupled to themicrocontroller 500. In addition, thedata storage module 502 records the identifying code of theloading unit 169, the status of the end effector 100, number of stapling cycles during the procedure, etc. Thedata storage module 502 is also configured to connect to an external device such as a personal computer, a PDA, a smartphone, a storage device (e.g., Secure Digital® card, Compact Flash® card, MemoryStick®, etc. through a wireless or wireddata port 503. This allows thedata storage module 502 to transmit performance data to the external device for subsequent analysis and/or storage. Thedata port 503 also allows for so-called “in the field” upgrades of firmware of themicrocontroller 500. - A
feedback control system 601 is shown inFIGS. 15-17 . The system includes afeedback controller 603 which is shown inFIGS. 16A-B . Theinstrument 10 is connected to thefeedback controller 603 via thedata port 502 which may be either wired (e.g., Firewire®, USB®, Serial RS232®, Serial RS485®, USART®, Ethernet®, etc.) or wireless (e.g., Bluetooth®, ANT3®, KNX®, ZWave®, X10® Wireless USB®, IrDA®, Nanonet®, Tiny OS®, ZigBee®, 802.11 IEEE, and other radio, infrared, UHF, VHF communications and the like). - With reference to
FIG. 15 , thefeedback controller 603 is configured to store the data transmitted thereto by theinstrument 10 as well as process and analyze the data. Thefeedback controller 603 is also connected to other devices, such as avideo display 604, avideo processor 605 and a computing device 606 (e.g., a personal computer, a PDA, a smartphone, a storage device, etc.). Thevideo processor 605 is used for processing output data generated by thefeedback controller 603 for output on thevideo display 604. Thecomputing device 606 is used for additional processing of the feedback data. In one embodiment, the results of the sensor feedback analysis performed by themicrocontroller 600 may be stored internally for later retrieval by thecomputing device 606. - The
feedback controller 603 includes a data port 607 (FIG. 16B ) coupled to themicrocontroller 600 which allows thefeedback controller 603 to be connected to thecomputing device 606. Thedata port 607 may provide for wired and/or wireless communication with thecomputing device 606 providing for an interface between thecomputing device 606 and thefeedback controller 603 for retrieval of stored feedback data, configuration of operating parameters of thefeedback controller 603 and upgrade of firmware and/or other software of thefeedback controller 603. - The
feedback controller 603 is further illustrated inFIGS. 16A-B . Thefeedback controller 603 includes a housing 610 and a plurality of input and output ports, such as avideo input 614, avideo output 616, a heads-up (“HUD”)display output 618. Thefeedback controller 603 also includes ascreen 620 for displaying status information concerning thefeedback controller 603. - Components of the
feedback controller 603 are shown inFIG. 17 . Thefeedback controller 603 includes amicrocontroller 600 and adata storage module 602. Themicrocontroller 600 and thedata storage module 602 provide a similar functionality as themicrocontroller 500 and thedata storage module 502 of theinstrument 10. Providing these components in a stand-alone module, in the form of thefeedback controller 603, alleviates the need to have these components within theinstrument 10. - The
data storage module 602 may include one or more internal and/or external storage devices, such as magnetic hard drives, flash memory (e.g., Secure Digital® card, Compact Flash® card, MemoryStick®, etc.) Thedata storage module 602 is used by thefeedback controller 603 to store feedback data from theinstrument 10 for later analysis of the data by thecomputing device 606. The feedback data includes information supplied by the sensors disposed within theinstrument 10 and the like. - The
microcontroller 600 is configured to supplant and/or supplement the control circuitry, if present, of theinstrument 10. Themicrocontroller 600 includes internal memory which stores one or more software application (e.g., firmware) for controlling the operation and functionality of theinstrument 10. Themicrocontroller 600 processes input data from theuser interface 120 and adjusts the operation of theinstrument 10 in response to the inputs. Themicrocontroller 600 is coupled to theuser interface 120 via auser feedback module 504 which is configured to inform the user of operational parameters of theinstrument 10. More specifically, theinstrument 10 is configured to connect to thefeedback controller 603 wirelessly or through a wired connection via a data port 407 (FIG. 5 ). - In a disclosed embodiment, the
microcontroller 600 is connected to thedrive motor 200 and is configured and arranged to monitor the battery impedance, voltage, temperature and/or current draw and to control the operation of theinstrument 10. The load or loads onbattery 400, transmission, drivemotor 200 and drive components of theinstrument 10 are determined to control a motor speed if the load or loads indicate a damaging limitation is reached or approached. For example, the energy remaining inbattery 400, the number of firings remaining, whetherbattery 400 must be replaced or charged, and/or approaching the potential loading limits of theinstrument 10 may be determined. Themicrocontroller 600 may also be connected to one or more of the sensors of theinstrument 10 discussed above. - The
microcontroller 600 is also configured to control the operation ofdrive motor 200 in response to the monitored information. Pulse modulation control schemes, which may include an electronic clutch, may be used in controlling theinstrument 10. For example, themicrocontroller 600 can regulate the voltage supply of thedrive motor 200 or supply a pulse modulated signal thereto to adjust the power and/or torque output to prevent system damage or optimize energy usage. - In one embodiment, an electric braking circuit may be used for controlling
drive motor 200, which uses the existing back electromotive force of rotatingdrive motor 200 to counteract and substantially reduce the momentum ofdrive tube 210. The electric braking circuit may improve the control ofdrive motor 200 and/or drivetube 210 for stopping accuracy and/or shift location of poweredsurgical instrument 10. Sensors for monitoring components of poweredsurgical instrument 10 and to help prevent overloading of poweredsurgical instrument 10 may include thermal-type sensors, such as thermal sensors, thermistors, thermopiles, thermocouples and/or thermal infrared imaging and provide feedback to themicrocontroller 600. Themicrocontroller 600 may control the components of poweredsurgical instrument 10 in the event that limits are reached or approached and such control can include cutting off the power from thepower source 400, temporarily interrupting the power or going into a pause mode and/or pulse modulation to limit the energy used. Themicrocontroller 600 can also monitor the temperature of components to determine when operation can be resumed. The above uses of themicrocontroller 600 may be used independently of or factored with current, voltage, temperature and/or impedance measurements. - The result of the analysis and processing of the data by the
microcontroller 600 is output onvideo display 604 and/or theHUD display 622. Thevideo display 604 may be any type of display such as an LCD screen, a plasma screen, electroluminescent screen and the like. In one embodiment, thevideo display 604 may include a touch screen and may incorporate resistive, surface wave, capacitive, infrared, strain gauge, optical, dispersive signal or acoustic pulse recognition touch screen technologies. The touch screen may be used to allow the user to provide input while viewing operational feedback. TheHUD display 622 may be projected onto any surface visible to the user during surgical procedures, such as lenses of a pair of glasses and/or goggles, a face shield, and the like. This allows the user to visualize vital feedback information from thefeedback controller 603 without loosing focus on the procedure. - The
feedback controller 603 includes an on-screen display module 624 and aHUD module 626. Themodules 626 process the output of themicrocontroller 600 for display on therespective displays OSD module 624 overlays text and/or graphical information from thefeedback controller 603 over other video images received from the surgical site via cameras disposed therein. The modified video signal having overlaid text is transmitted to thevideo display 604 allowing the user to visualize useful feedback information from theinstrument 10 and/orfeedback controller 603 while still observing the surgical site. -
FIGS. 24-25 illustrate another embodiment of theinstrument 10′. Theinstrument 10′ includes apower source 400′ having a plurality ofcells 401 arranged in a straight configuration. Thepower source 400′ is inserted vertically into avertical battery chamber 800 within thehandle portion 112. Thebattery chamber 800 includes aspring 802 within the top portion thereof to push downward thepower source 400′. In one embodiment, thespring 802 may include contacts to electrically couple with thepower source 400′. Thepower source 400′ is held within thebattery chamber 800 via abattery cap 804 which is configured to slide in a distal direction to lock in place. Thecap 804 and thehandle 112 may include tongue and groove couplings to keep thecap 804 from sliding out. Thepower source 400′ is biased against thecap 804 due to the downward force of thespring 802. As thecap 804 is slid in a proximal direction, thepower source 400′ is ejected from thebattery chamber 800 by thespring 802. -
FIG. 25 shows another embodiment of therotational sensor 239 which detects the rotation of thedrive tube 210, thus, measuring the rate of rotation of thedrive tube 210 which allows for determination of the linear velocity of the firingrod 220. Therotational sensor 239 includes anencoder wheel 810 mounted to drivetube 210 and an optical reader 812 (e.g., photo interrupter). Theoptical reader 812 is configured to determine the number of interruptions in a light beam which is continuously provided between two opposingedges wheel 810 rotates with thedrive tube 210 and includes a plurality ofslits 811 therethrough. - The outer edge of the
wheel 810 is disposed between the opposing edges of theoptical reader 812 such that the light being transmitted between theedges slits 811. In other words, the light beam between theedges wheel 810 as thedrive tube 210 is rotated. Theoptical reader 812 measures the number of interruptions in the light beam and rate of occurrences thereof and transmits these measurements to thespeed calculator 422 which then determines the speed of thedrive rod 220 as discussed above. -
FIG. 27-32 show theinstrument 10′ having aretraction assembly 820 for retracting the firingrod 220 from its fired position. Theretraction assembly 820 provides for a manually driven mechanical interface with thedrive tube 210 allowing for manual retraction of the firingrod 210 via ratcheting action of theretraction assembly 820 in emergency situations (e.g., electrical malfunction,stuck end effector 160, etc.). Theretraction assembly 820 may be configured as a modular assembly which can be inserted into theinstrument 10′. - With reference to
FIG. 30 , theretraction assembly 820 includes aretraction chassis 822 havingtop portion 823 and abottom portion 825. Theretraction assembly 820 interfaces mechanically with thedrive tube 210 via adrive gear 826 and aretraction gear 824. Thedrive gear 826 is attached to thedrive tube 210 and is translated in response to the rotation of thedrive tube 210. Conversely, rotation of thedrive gear 826 imparts rotation on thedrive tube 210. Thedrive gear 826 and theretraction gear 824 may be bevel gears allowing thegears - The
retraction gear 824 is coupled to afirst spindle 828 which is disposed in a substantially perpendicular manner between the top andbottom portions retraction chassis 822 and is rotatable around a longitudinal axis defined thereby. Thefirst spindle 828 further includes afirst spur gear 830 attached thereto and to theretraction gear 824. Thefirst spur gear 830 interfaces with asecond spur gear 832 disposed on asecond spindle 834 which is also is disposed in a substantially perpendicular manner between the top andbottom portions retraction chassis 822 and is rotatable around a longitudinal axis defined thereby. - The
second spur gear 832 interfaces mechanically with athird spur gear 836 which is disposed on thefirst spindle 828. Thethird spur gear 836 is attached to a firstclutch portion 838 of a unidirectionalclutch assembly 840. Theclutch assembly 840 further includes a secondclutch portion 840 rotatably disposed on thefirst spindle 828 above the firstclutch portion 838 with aspring 843 disposed between the first and secondclutch portions clutch portions FIG. 31 . - Rotation of the
drive tube 210 and/or thedrive gear 826 imparts rotation on theretraction gear 824 and the first, second and third spur gears 830, 832 and 836 along with thefirst portion 838 and therespective spindles clutch portion 842 can rotate about thespindle 828 and is separated from the firstclutch portion 838 by thespring 843, the rotation of thefirst portion 838 is not translated thereto. - The first and second
clutch portions teeth 844 having aflat interlocking surface 846 and asloping slip surface 848. In a second configuration as shown inFIG. 32 , the secondclutch portion 842 is pushed downwards by aretraction lever 845 thereby interfacing theteeth 844. The slip surfaces 848 allow for the interlockingsurfaces 846 to come in contact with each other thereby allowing rotation of the secondclutch portion 842 to rotate the firstclutch portion 838 and all of the interfacing gears. - The
retraction lever 845 includes a camming portion 847 and ahandle 849 attached thereto. The camming portion 847 includes anopening 853 which houses a unidirectional needle clutch 855 which is mechanical cooperation with a fitting 856 attached to thefirst spindle 828 thereby allowing theretraction lever 845 to rotate about thefirst spindle 828. With reference toFIG. 29 , thelever 845 includes a one ormore camming members 850 having acamming surface 852. In the first configuration, thelever 845 is disposed along alever pocket 860 of thehousing 110 as shown inFIG. 27 . Thelever 845 is pushed up by thespring 843 against thetop portion 823 and thecamming members 850 are disposed within corresponding cam pockets 858. Thelever 845 is maintained in the first configuration by areturn extension spring 862 mounted between thetop portion 823 and the camping portion 847. Thecamming members 850 and thelever pocket 860 prevent further rotation of thelever 845. - As the
lever 845 is pulled out of thelever pocket 860, thecamming members 850 interface with the corresponding cam pockets 823 and push the camming portion 847 of thelever 845 in a downward direction. The downward movement compresses thespring 843 and pushes the first and secondclutch portions teeth 844 thereby engaging theportions needle clutch 855 which interfaces with the fitting 856 and thefirst spindle 828. Continual rotation of thelever 845 rotates theclutch assembly 840 which in turn rotates the spur gears 836, 832 and 830 and the retraction and drivegears drive tube 210 and retracts thedrive rod 220. - The
lever 845 can be rotated for a predetermined amount until thehandle 849 abuts thehousing 110 as shown inFIG. 28 . Thereafter, thelever 845 is brought back to its first configuration by thereturn extension spring 862. This raises the camming portion 847 allowing the secondclutch portion 842 to also move upward and disengage the firstclutch portion 838. Theneedle clutch 855 releases the fitting 856 allowing thelever 845 to return to the first configuration without affecting the movement of thedrive tube 210. Once thelever 845 is returned to the first configuration, thelever 845 may be retracted once again to continue to ratchet the drivingrod 220. - It will be understood that various modifications may be made to the embodiments shown herein. Therefore, the above description should not be construed as limiting, but merely as exemplifications of preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art will envision other modifications within the scope and spirit of the claims appended hereto.
Claims (51)
1. A powered surgical stapler comprising:
a housing;
an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis;
a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing;
a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor;
an end effector disposed adjacent a distal portion of the endoscopic portion, the end effector being in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector; and
a main drive switch including first and second switches formed together as a toggle switch, wherein the first switch is adapted to activate the drive motor in a first direction to facilitate a first surgical function of the end effector and the second switch is adapted to activate the drive motor in a second direction to facilitate a second surgical function of the end effector.
2. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second switches are coupled to a non-linear speed control circuit adapted to control the rate of rotation of the drive motor as a function of depression of the first and second switches.
3. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 2 , wherein the non-linear speed control circuit is selected from the group consisting of a voltage regulation circuit, a variable resistance circuit, and a microelectronic pulse width modulation circuit.
4. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 2 , wherein the first and second switches and the non-linear speed control circuit are coupled to a variable control device.
5. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 4 , wherein the variable control device is selected from the group consisting of a rheostat, a multiple position switch, a linear variable displacement transducer, a rotary variable displacement transducer, a linear potentiometer, a rotary potentiometer, an optical encoder, a ferromagnetic sensor, and a Hall Effect sensor.
6. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 1 , wherein the end effector includes a pair of opposing tissue engaging surfaces for deforming a plurality of surgical fasteners through and fastening tissue, the tissue engaging surfaces being movable in relation to one another between an open position and an approximated position in which the tissue engaging surfaces are juxtaposed with each other.
7. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 6 , wherein the first surgical function of the end effector includes advancing the firing rod in a distal direction to move the pair of opposing tissue engaging surfaces into the approximated position and the second surgical function of the end effector includes retracting the firing rod in a proximal direction to move the pair of opposing tissue engaging surfaces into an approximated position.
8. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 6 , further comprising:
a third switch adapted activate the drive motor to drive the firing rod to deploy and deform the surgical fasteners.
9. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 1 , further comprising:
a loading unit configured to be removably attached to the endoscopic portion, the loading unit including an end effector being in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector; and
a load switch disposed within the endoscopic portion and coupled to the main drive switch, wherein the main drive switch is disabled until actuation of the load switch upon attachment of the loading unit to the endoscopic portion.
10. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 1 , further comprising:
a lock-out switch disposed on the top surface of a handle portion of the housing and coupled to the main drive switch, wherein the main drive switch is disabled until actuation of the lock-out switch upon grasping of the handle portion.
11. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 10 , wherein the lock-out switch is selected from the group consisting of a bioimpedance sensor, a capacitance sensor and a pressure sensor.
12. A powered surgical stapler comprising:
a housing;
an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis;
a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing;
a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor;
a loading unit configured to be removably attached to the endoscopic portion, the loading unit including an end effector being in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector; and
a loading unit identification system including an identifier identifying the loading unit and being disposed thereon and an interrogator configured to interface with the identifier to obtain an identifying code uniquely associated with the loading unit.
13. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 12 , wherein the identifier and the interrogator are wireless transceivers configured to communicate with each other wirelessly.
14. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 12 , wherein the identifier is an electrical identifier having at least one of a resistor, a capacitor and an inductor, the electrical identifier having at least one electrical property uniquely associated with an identifying code.
15. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 14 , wherein the interrogator includes at least one contact adapted to interface with the electrical identifier and to determine the identifying code based on the at least one electrical property.
16. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 12 , wherein the identifier is a magnetic device having at least one of an identifier coded magnets and a ferrous node disposed in a predetermined magnetic pattern uniquely associated with an identifying code.
17. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 16 , wherein the interrogator is a magnetic sensor adapted to interface with the magnetic identifier and to determine the identifying code based on predetermined magnetic patterns.
18. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 17 , wherein the magnetic sensor is selected from the group consisting of a ferromagnetic sensor and a Hall Effect sensor.
19. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 12 , wherein the identifier includes a plurality of protrusions configured to interface with a displacement sensor such that the displacement pattern corresponds to the identifying code.
20. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 12 , further comprising:
a user interface including a plurality of visual outputs configured to convey an operational status of at least one of the loading unit and the powered surgical stapler based on a combination of at least a portion of the plurality of visual outputs being activated.
21. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 20 , wherein the user interface further includes a haptic feedback mechanism having an asynchronous motor disposed within the housing and configured to provide vibrational feedback varying in intensity as a function of force being exerted on the powered surgical stapler.
22. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 12 , wherein the interrogator determines whether the loading unit has been previously fired.
23. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 12 , wherein the end effector includes a pair of opposing tissue engaging surfaces for deforming a plurality of surgical fasteners through and fastening tissue, the tissue engaging surfaces being movable in relation to one another between an open position and an approximated position in which the tissue engaging surfaces are juxtaposed with each other.
24. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 23 , wherein end effector includes a first tissue sensor and a second tissue sensor disposed in each of the tissue engaging surfaces respectively, the first and second tissue sensors configured to generate a field therebetween and to detect variations in the field indicative of foreign tissue.
25. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 24 , wherein the first and second tissue sensors are calibrated to ignore at least one of air, bodily fluids and tissue.
26. A powered surgical stapler comprising:
a housing;
an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis;
a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing;
a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor;
an end effector disposed adjacent a distal portion of the endoscopic portion, the end effector being in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector; and
a power source coupled to the drive motor, the power source including at least one cell and at least one ultracapacitor enclosed within an insulating shield formed from an absorbent and flame retardant material.
27. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 26 , further comprising:
a power adapter further configured to couple to an electrosurgical generator to provide power to charge the power source.
28. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 26 , further comprising:
an inductive charging interface including an inductive coil disposed within the housing, wherein upon placement of the housing and the inductive coil disposed therein within an electromagnetic field, the inductive coil converts the electromagnetic field energy into direct current to charge the power source.
29. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 26 , further comprising:
a discharge circuit having a switch and a resistive load coupled to the power source, wherein upon activation of the switch the power source is discharged into the resistive load.
30. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 26 , further comprising:
a motor and battery operating module coupled to at least one thermal sensor, the motor and battery operating module being configured to monitor temperature of at least one of the drive motor and the power source.
31. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 30 , wherein the at least one thermal sensor is selected from the group consisting of a thermistor, a thermopile, a thermocouple and a thermal infrared sensor.
32. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 26 , wherein the power source further includes a temperature sensor for measuring temperature therein and an embedded microcontroller for storing a unique identifier associated with the power source.
33. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 32 , further comprising:
a microcontroller configured to interface with the embedded microcontroller to interrogate the microcontroller and to obtain the temperature and the unique identifier of the power source therefrom, wherein the microcontroller authenticates the power source if the temperature is within a predetermined operational range and the unique identifier is valid.
34. A powered surgical stapler comprising:
a housing;
an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis;
a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing;
a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor;
a position calculator for determining the linear position of the firing rod, the position calculator coupled to a linear displacement sensor disposed adjacent to the firing rod and configured to detect linear movement of the firing rod; and
a speed calculator for determining at least one of a linear speed of the firing rod and rotational speed of the drive motor.
35. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 34 , wherein the firing rod includes a first indicator and a second indicator disposed thereon.
36. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 36 , further comprising:
a shaft start position sensor configured to signal the position calculator when the first indicator interfaces therewith, wherein position of the first indicator denotes commencement of the firing rod being moved; and
a clamp position sensor configured to signal the position calculator when the second indicator interfaces therewith, wherein position of the second indicator denotes clamping of the end effector.
37. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 34 , wherein at least a portion of the firing rod is magnetized or the firing rod includes a magnetic material disposed therein and the linear displacement sensor is configured to detect variations in the magnetic field corresponding to movement of the firing rod.
38. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 37 , wherein the linear displacement sensor is selected from the group consisting of a ferromagnetic sensor and a Hall Effect sensor.
39. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 34 , wherein the linear displacement sensor is selected from the group consisting of a potentiometer and a rheostat and the firing rod includes a contact in electromechanical contact with the linear displacement sensors, wherein linear displacement sensor is configured to detect movement of the firing rod based on a change of at least one electrical property thereof.
40. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 34 , wherein the speed calculator is coupled to the linear displacement sensor, the speed calculator being configured to determine the linear speed of the firing rod based on rate of change of displacement thereof.
41. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 31 , wherein the speed calculator is coupled to a rotation speed detecting apparatus having at least one encoder for transmitting pulses corresponding to speed of rotation of the drive motor.
42. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 34 , further comprising a voltage sensor connected to the drive motor which measures back electromotive force thereof, the speed calculator being coupled to the voltage sensor and being configured to determine at least one of a linear speed of the firing rod and rotational speed of the drive motor based on the measured electromotive force.
43. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 31 , further comprising a current sensor coupled to a shunt resistor which is connected to the drive motor, the current sensor being configured to measure current draw of the drive motor, the speed calculator being coupled to the current sensor and being configured to determine at least one of a linear speed of the firing rod and rotational speed of the drive motor based on the current draw.
44. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 43 , wherein the speed calculator is configured to compare the linear speed of the firing rod and the current draw of the drive motor to determine whether rotation of the drive motor is being sufficiently translated to the firing rod.
45. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 34 , wherein the speed calculator is configured to compare the linear speed of the firing rod and the rotational speed of the drive motor to determine whether rotation of the drive motor is being sufficiently translated to the firing rod.
46. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 31 , wherein the position calculator and the speed calculator are coupled to a control system which includes a microcontroller.
47. A powered surgical stapler comprising:
a housing;
an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis;
a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing;
a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor;
an end effector disposed adjacent a distal portion of the endoscopic portion, the end effector defining a second longitudinal axis and being in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector;
an articulation mechanism including an articulation motor configured to move the end effector between a first articulation position wherein the second longitudinal axis is substantially aligned with the first longitudinal axis toward a second articulation position in which the second longitudinal axis is disposed at an angle to the first longitudinal axis; and
an articulation sensor configured to determine during articulation when the end effector is in the first position, the articulation sensor being coupled to the articulation motor and configured to signal the articulation motor to cease articulation when the end effector is in the first position.
48. A powered surgical stapler comprising:
a housing;
an endoscopic portion extending distally from the housing and defining a first longitudinal axis;
a drive motor disposed at least partially within a housing;
a firing rod disposed in mechanical cooperation with the drive motor;
a loading unit configured to be removably attached to the endoscopic portion, the loading unit including an end effector being in mechanical cooperation with the firing rod so that the firing rod drives a surgical function of the end effector;
a control system including:
a plurality of sensors coupled to the drive motor, the firing rod, and the loading unit, the plurality of sensors configured to detect operating parameters thereof; and
a microcontroller coupled to the plurality of sensors, the microcontroller configured to determine the operating status of the powered surgical stapler as a function of the detected operating parameters.
49. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 47 , wherein the control system is adapted to couple to an external feedback controller configured to process the operating status of the powered surgical stapler to generate an output.
50. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 48 , wherein the feedback controller is adapted to couple to a video processor, a video display, a heads-up-display and a computing device.
51. A powered surgical stapler according to claim 49 , wherein the feedback controller includes:
an on-screen-display module configured to overlay the output of the feedback controller over the video display; and
a heads-up-display module configured to overlay the output of the feedback controller over the heads-up-display.
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